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NOJ 24

1953 Riley 2.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,776 mi
Last recorded61,776 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre54,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOJ 24
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,776 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,676 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,246 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,627 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,009 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 85,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 82,809 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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NOJ 24 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre in Grey with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 54,870 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 NOJ 24, 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 73 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of NOJ 24?

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What year was NOJ 24 registered?

NOJ 24 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 15 April 1953.

Is NOJ 24 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOJ 24 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NOJ 24 have outstanding finance?

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