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CLU 681

1936 Riley Lynx

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,811 mi
Last recorded57,811 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1936 Riley Lynx15,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLU 681
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1936
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,811 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,022 miles

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

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

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

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

advise coolant leak at water housing above starter motor

Pass 16 Aug 2010 8,805 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 91,006 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 74,188 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 71,800 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,314 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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CLU 681 is a 1936 Riley Lynx in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CLU 681, 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

How do I check the history of CLU 681?

You can check the full history of CLU 681 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CLU 681 registered?

CLU 681 is a 1936 Riley Lynx, first registered on 21 February 1936.

Is CLU 681 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLU 681 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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