MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,793 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Riley 2.5 Litre?
Based on 789 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PWJ 558 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre in Red with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 PWJ 558, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of PWJ 558?
You can check the full history of PWJ 558 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was PWJ 558 registered?
PWJ 558 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 24 June 1953.
Is PWJ 558 safe to buy?
The MOT history for PWJ 558 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PWJ 558 have outstanding finance?
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