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OEY 808

1964 Riley 1.5

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,029 mi
Last recorded6,029 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1964 Riley 1.542,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEY 808
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2012 6,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 6,029 miles

Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 5,697 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 5,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 4,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 99,845 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 99,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 96,250 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 96,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2007 95,615 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
292
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
brake binding 47
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OEY 808 is a 1964 Riley 1.5 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1964 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 42,293 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OEY 808, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 62 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OEY 808 registered?

OEY 808 is a 1964 Riley 1.5, first registered on 1 February 1964.

Is OEY 808 safe to buy?

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