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USU 507

1969 Riley Elf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,221 mi
Last recorded12,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1969 Riley Elf46,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 507
MakeRiley
ModelElf
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 12,221 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 11,725 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,264 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 11,254 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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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USU 507 is a 1969 Riley Elf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USU 507, 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

How do I check the history of USU 507?

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What year was USU 507 registered?

USU 507 is a 1969 Riley Elf, first registered on 1 August 1969.

Is USU 507 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USU 507 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USU 507 have outstanding finance?

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