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Riley RME

Blue and White · Petrol · 1952 · 1,496 cc

SPC 52MOT history

SPC 52 is a blue and white petrol Riley RME first used on 1 Sept 1952. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2023 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 22,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2023
Mileage
22,618 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2022
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPC 52
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Model
RME
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1952
First used
1 Sept 1952
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2023
Latest MOT test
20 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPC 52 was last recorded at 22,618 miles on 20 May 2022, 749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2016: 18,515 miles, lower than 83,089 miles on 25 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
21,869 miles · 4 May 2021
Between the last two tests
749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 22,618 miles
  • 2021 – 21,869 miles
  • 2020 – 20,792 miles
  • 2018 – 20,418 miles
  • 2016 – 18,515 miles
  • 2015 – 83,089 miles
  • 2013 – 80,794 miles
  • 2009 – 80,475 miles
  • 2008 – 79,908 miles
  • 2007 – 78,726 miles
  • 2006 – 78,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,618 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,618 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    22,618 miles
    Test number
    944648212211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,869 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    21,869 miles
    Test number
    535445554455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play at inner steering arm

  3. Fail21,853 miles (+1,061)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,853 miles
    Test number
    692363108772
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass20,792 miles (+374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    20,792 miles
    Test number
    228029486173
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass20,418 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    20,418 miles
    Test number
    540576791848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,515 miles (-64,574)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,515 miles
    Test number
    636002993721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,089 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,089 miles
    Test number
    117455815164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,087 miles (+2,293)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    285489585095
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass80,794 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,794 miles
    Test number
    987155473249
    • NoteSlight play at rack

  10. Fail80,794 miles (+319)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,794 miles
    Test number
    549513953260
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight play at rack

  11. Pass80,475 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,475 miles
    Test number
    252252499268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,470 miles (+562)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,470 miles
    Test number
    953050369266
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  13. Pass79,908 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,908 miles
    Test number
    141158768270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  14. Fail79,907 miles (+1,181)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,907 miles
    Test number
    353870368427
    • FailureBrake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  15. Pass78,726 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    524195487197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  16. Fail78,724 miles (+526)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,724 miles
    Test number
    560343867149
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  17. Pass78,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    78,198 miles
    Test number
    550490256165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,198 miles7 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,198 miles
    Test number
    421985946192
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about SPC 52

What vehicle is registration SPC 52 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPC 52 on a blue and white petrol Riley RME first used on 1 Sept 1952. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SPC 52 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SPC 52 expired on 19 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SPC 52?
The MOT on SPC 52 expired on 19 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SPC 52 done?
SPC 52 was recorded at 22,618 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2022.
Has SPC 52 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPC 52 has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on SPC 52 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SPC 52 find?
SPC 52 passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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