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TRX 862G

1969 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,873 mi
Last recorded75,873 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1969 Riley Elf46,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 862G
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 75,873 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,611 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,310 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 74,159 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 74,159 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose locking nut loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,087 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

slight front brake imbalance

welded repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2015 74,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside front floorpan and inner arch corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 73,684 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,514 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,342 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,008 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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TRX 862G is a 1969 Riley Elf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TRX 862G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TRX 862G registered?

TRX 862G is a 1969 Riley Elf, first registered on 14 February 1969.

Is TRX 862G safe to buy?

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