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BWK 742

1936 Riley Lynx

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,431 mi
Last recorded14,431 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1936 Riley Lynx15,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWK 742
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1936
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2020 14,431 miles

Nearside Front slight play at kingpin

Pass 23 Jul 2019 14,394 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 14,225 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 13,988 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 13,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 13,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 11,986 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 11,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 10,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,310 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 8,565 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 7,639 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,508 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 5,529 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 4,628 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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BWK 742 is a 1936 Riley Lynx in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BWK 742, 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 BWK 742 registered?

BWK 742 is a 1936 Riley Lynx, first registered on 23 June 1936.

Is BWK 742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWK 742 shows 15 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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