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ABJ 475

1984 Riley Lynx

Blue Petrol 1087cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,802 mi
Last recorded57,802 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABJ 475
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,087cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 57,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 56,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,020 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,101 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,416 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,912 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,351 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,446 miles

How Reliable is the Riley Lynx?

Based on 700 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

95.1%
Pass Rate
555
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 7
Stop lamp not working 5
Headlamp not working on main beam 4
wheel bearing has excessive play 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
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ABJ 475 is a 1984 Riley Lynx in Blue with a 1,087cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Riley Lynx fails its MOT is axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABJ 475, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley Lynx typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 42 years old, this Riley Lynx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABJ 475 registered?

ABJ 475 is a 1984 Riley Lynx, first registered on 30 May 1984.

Is ABJ 475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABJ 475 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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