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TKB 341G

1969 Riley Elf

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,644 mi
Last recorded43,644 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1969 Riley Elf46,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKB 341G
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1969
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,644 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 43,644 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,644 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,644 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Apr 2012 43,644 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,644 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 93,444 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,444 miles

How Reliable is the Riley Elf?

Based on 5,039 MOT tests across 664 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 237
brake recording little or no effort 224
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 167
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TKB 341G is a 1969 Riley Elf in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1969 Riley Elf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 46,954 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 Elf fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TKB 341G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Elf typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 57 years old, this Riley Elf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TKB 341G registered?

TKB 341G is a 1969 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 June 1969.

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