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NUU 386

1953 Riley 2.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,087 mi
Last recorded48,087 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUU 386
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,087 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,007 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,741 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,577 miles

small cracks on walls of n/s rear & o/s front tyres.free. travell on foot brake

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,737 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,406 miles

Travell on footbrake

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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NUU 386 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre in Maroon with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 NUU 386, 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 NUU 386?

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What year was NUU 386 registered?

NUU 386 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 15 April 1953.

Is NUU 386 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUU 386 shows 7 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 NUU 386 have outstanding finance?

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