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ONW 164

1950 Riley 2.5 Litre

Bronze Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,630 mi
Last recorded13,630 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre20,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONW 164
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1950
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,630 miles

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres side walls deteriorated (cracks) no cord and canvas exposed as yet.!!

Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,630 miles

Centre Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

hydraulic slave ccylinder to rear brakes dust cover deteriorated.

o/s/f steering top arm trunion/joint bushes deteriorated.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 13,630 miles

Centre Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

hydraulic slave cylinder to rear mechanical brakes dust cover gater deteriorated.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 13,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,630 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 13,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 13,630 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 13,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,630 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s bottom trunion bush slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2005 13,630 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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ONW 164 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre in Bronze with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 20,455 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 2.5 Litre fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ONW 164, 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 76 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 ONW 164 registered?

ONW 164 is a 1950 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 31 October 1950.

Is ONW 164 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONW 164 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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