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BYY 502

1935 Riley Lynx

Blue Petrol 1479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,808 mi
Last recorded5,808 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1935 Riley Lynx27,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYY 502
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1935
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,479cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2019 5,808 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 5,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 9,144 miles

bumpers missing at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2016 4,535 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 3,747 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 3,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 2,969 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 2,902 miles

play in near side front track rod end

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 30 Mar 2010 2,836 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 2,425 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 2,265 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 1,374 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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BYY 502 is a 1935 Riley Lynx in Blue with a 1,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYY 502, 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

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What year was BYY 502 registered?

BYY 502 is a 1935 Riley Lynx, first registered on 10 September 1935.

Is BYY 502 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYY 502 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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