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UJH 158

1955 Riley 1.5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,616 mi
Last recorded50,616 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJH 158
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 May 2012 50,616 miles

slight play in both front inner steering joints

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,376 miles

chassis and floors all surface corroded throughout

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 292 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
292
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
brake binding 47
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UJH 158 is a 1955 Riley 1.5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UJH 158, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 71 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJH 158 registered?

UJH 158 is a 1955 Riley 1.5, first registered on 7 April 1955.

Is UJH 158 safe to buy?

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