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BYU 211

1935 Riley Lynx

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,476 mi
Last recorded6,476 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1935 Riley Lynx27,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYU 211
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1935
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 6,476 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,368 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 6,257 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,011 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 5,835 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 5,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play through steering joints

Pass 23 May 2007 5,577 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 5,418 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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BYU 211 is a 1935 Riley Lynx in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1935 Riley Lynx models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.0% with a typical mileage of 27,792 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 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 BYU 211, 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 91 years old, this Riley Lynx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BYU 211?

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What year was BYU 211 registered?

BYU 211 is a 1935 Riley Lynx, first registered on 10 July 1935.

Is BYU 211 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYU 211 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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