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RPP 187

1988 Riley 2.5 Litre

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,222 mi
Last recorded28,222 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPP 187
MakeRiley
Model2.5 Litre
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,222 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 28,219 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,868 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,554 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 90,486 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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RPP 187 is a 1988 Riley 2.5 Litre in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RPP 187, 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 38 years old, this Riley 2.5 Litre is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RPP 187 registered?

RPP 187 is a 1988 Riley 2.5 Litre, first registered on 14 December 1988.

Is RPP 187 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPP 187 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RPP 187 have outstanding finance?

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