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KV 5204

1931 Riley Lynx

Maroon Petrol 1633cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,768 mi
Last recorded33,768 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV 5204
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1931
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,633cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,768 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,826 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,063 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,074 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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KV 5204 is a 1931 Riley Lynx in Maroon with a 1,633cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KV 5204, 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 95 years old, this Riley Lynx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV 5204 registered?

KV 5204 is a 1931 Riley Lynx, first registered on 1 November 1931.

Is KV 5204 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV 5204 shows 6 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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