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NOC 259

1952 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2413cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,397 mi
Last recorded33,397 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre42,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOC 259
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,413cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 33,397 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,784 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 32,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,532 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 31,645 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 31,460 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,374 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?

Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
327
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Stop lamp not working 12
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 11
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NOC 259 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,413cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 42,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NOC 259, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 2.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 74 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NOC 259 registered?

NOC 259 is a 1952 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 5 December 1952.

Is NOC 259 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOC 259 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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