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RKN 412

1953 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

448 mi
Last recorded448 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre54,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKN 412
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2012 448 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 448 miles

rear body panels corroded

handbrake performance low may need attention shortly

corrosion on front floors

corrosion on offside and nearside rear arches

front underbody panels corroded

handbrake mechanism slight play

play in offside nearside kingpins

slight corrosion by pedal assembly

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering wheel

under body undersealed

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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RKN 412 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKN 412, 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.

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What year was RKN 412 registered?

RKN 412 is a 1953 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 1 August 1953.

Is RKN 412 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKN 412 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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