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JT 4291

1936 Riley Lynx

Cream Petrol 1479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,198 mi
Last recorded14,198 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1936 Riley Lynx15,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT 4291
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1936
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,479cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 14,198 miles

Front indicators visible from drivers' seat.

NS headlamp intensity lower than OS headlamp.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 14,198 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front indicators visible from drivers' seat.

NS headlamp intensity lower than OS headlamp.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 12,834 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust hanger rubbers are perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2010 11,182 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 9,702 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 9,414 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 9,313 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 8,833 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 8,126 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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JT 4291 is a 1936 Riley Lynx in Cream with a 1,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 JT 4291, 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.

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What year was JT 4291 registered?

JT 4291 is a 1936 Riley Lynx, first registered on 17 February 1936.

Is JT 4291 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JT 4291 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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