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Riley Elf MOT Results

84.0% pass rate
from 75 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Riley Elf is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Horn
  • 5.3% fail on Brakes
    • 5.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.3% fail on Pedal
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.3% fail on Washers
  • 5.3% fail on Suspension
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.3% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
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