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DME 65

1936 Riley Lynx

Blue Petrol 1465cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,560 mi
Last recorded39,560 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1936 Riley Lynx15,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDME 65
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1936
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,465cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 39,560 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 38,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 37,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,398 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 28,488 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 26,171 miles

Offside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear shoker leaking slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,838 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

front and rear exhaust slight leakage

Pass 12 Jan 2012 24,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,192 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight leak front pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,023 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 20,654 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,825 miles

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,188 miles

offside front kingpin worn

some wear offside rear wheelbearing

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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DME 65 is a 1936 Riley Lynx in Blue with a 1,465cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DME 65, 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 DME 65 registered?

DME 65 is a 1936 Riley Lynx, first registered on 9 January 1936.

Is DME 65 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DME 65 shows 13 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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