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OKD 551

1983 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,002 mi
Last recorded18,002 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKD 551
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 May 2012 18,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,250 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,148 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,515 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 15,917 miles

MAKE SHOULD BE RILEY MODEL SHOULD BE RMF NOT HOWARDS RILEY

Pass 23 May 2006 15,019 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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OKD 551 is a 1983 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OKD 551, 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 43 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OKD 551?

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What year was OKD 551 registered?

OKD 551 is a 1983 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 7 March 1983.

Is OKD 551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKD 551 shows 6 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 OKD 551 have outstanding finance?

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