CarVerify

Free Car Check

BHU 942

1978 Riley Lynx

Red Petrol 1271cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,211 mi
Last recorded37,211 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
4 checks still locked for this Riley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHU 942
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,271cc
View full Riley Lynx reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,211 miles

Oil leak

lower braking effort on offside rear foot and hand brakes

spokes in front wheels slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,788 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,133 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,411 miles

near and off side rear tyres outter walls starting to perish

Pass 13 Jul 2006 60,966 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
Full Riley Lynx reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BHU 942 is a 1978 Riley Lynx in Red with a 1,271cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BHU 942, 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 48 years old, this Riley Lynx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BHU 942?

You can check the full history of BHU 942 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BHU 942 registered?

BHU 942 is a 1978 Riley Lynx, first registered on 30 October 1978.

Is BHU 942 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHU 942 shows 5 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 BHU 942 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BHU 942. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.