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DPL 765

1936 Riley Lynx

Black Petrol 1726cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,216 mi
Last recorded18,216 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1936 Riley Lynx15,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 765
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1936
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,726cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,216 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,308 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 15,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 15,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,377 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 7 Apr 2007 14,753 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 13,774 miles

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

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

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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DPL 765 is a 1936 Riley Lynx in Black with a 1,726cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1936 Riley Lynx models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.7% with a typical mileage of 15,104 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 DPL 765, 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 90 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 DPL 765 registered?

DPL 765 is a 1936 Riley Lynx, first registered on 9 May 1936.

Is DPL 765 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPL 765 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DPL 765 have outstanding finance?

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