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GPD 800

1938 Riley Lynx

Green Petrol 1479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,850 mi
Last recorded12,850 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPD 800
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1938
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,479cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,850 miles

both rear spring front shackles slight movement

o/s/f track rod end slight lift

rear torque tube mountings corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 12,427 miles

slight lift in rear spring front shackles

slight movement in drag link under steering box drop arm

small amount of spokes have slightly reduced tension

Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,135 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 11,688 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 11,688 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

exhaust home made

Pass 31 Jul 2007 10,674 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 10,383 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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GPD 800 is a 1938 Riley Lynx in Green with a 1,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GPD 800, 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 88 years old, this Riley Lynx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GPD 800 registered?

GPD 800 is a 1938 Riley Lynx, first registered on 8 February 1938.

Is GPD 800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPD 800 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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