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RUO 612

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Black Petrol 1939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,372 mi
Last recorded74,372 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUO 612
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,939cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,674 miles

0/s and n/s front have tyres cracks in side walls

Fail 11 Jul 2011 70,674 miles

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

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

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

0/s and n/s front have tyres cracks in side walls

Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,670 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 70,593 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 70,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 70,484 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 70,274 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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RUO 612 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Black with a 1,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 40,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUO 612, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 72 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RUO 612 registered?

RUO 612 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 9 September 1954.

Is RUO 612 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUO 612 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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