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PWJ 558

1953 Riley 2.5 Litre

Red Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,793 mi
Last recorded31,793 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWJ 558
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 31,793 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,427 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 31,427 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,975 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,580 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,103 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 28,103 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 May 2006 27,502 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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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?

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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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