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CPP 707

1936 Riley Lynx

Blue Petrol 4cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,512 mi
Last recorded15,512 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1936 Riley Lynx15,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPP 707
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1936
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,512 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 15,280 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 15,104 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,737 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 12,518 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 11,642 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,939 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 10,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,579 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,808 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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CPP 707 is a 1936 Riley Lynx in Blue with a 4cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CPP 707, 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 CPP 707 registered?

CPP 707 is a 1936 Riley Lynx, first registered on 25 July 1936.

Is CPP 707 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPP 707 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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