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DYM 429

1937 Riley Lynx

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,405 mi
Last recorded19,405 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1937 Riley Lynx28,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYM 429
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1937
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 19,405 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 17,383 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,806 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,690 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 14,899 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 14,891 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,347 miles

all four tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 2 May 2007 12,125 miles

all four road tyres slightly perished in sidewalls

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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DYM 429 is a 1937 Riley Lynx in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1937 Riley Lynx models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.8% with a typical mileage of 28,113 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 DYM 429, 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 89 years old, this Riley Lynx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DYM 429 registered?

DYM 429 is a 1937 Riley Lynx, first registered on 18 June 1937.

Is DYM 429 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYM 429 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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