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USU 402

1962 Riley 1.5

Brown Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,162 mi
Last recorded83,162 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1962 Riley 1.570,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 402
MakeRiley
Model1.5
Year1962
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 May 2017 83,162 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 82,253 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,124 miles

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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USU 402 is a 1962 Riley 1.5 in Brown with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Riley 1.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 70,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 USU 402, 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 64 years old, this Riley 1.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of USU 402?

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What year was USU 402 registered?

USU 402 is a 1962 Riley 1.5, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is USU 402 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USU 402 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USU 402 have outstanding finance?

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