MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
O/S/F Tyre slighly perished on inside
How Reliable is the Riley Lynx?
Based on 700 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OSV 179 is a 1934 Riley Lynx in Maroon with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
Across all 1934 Riley Lynx models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 41,019 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 OSV 179, 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 92 years old, this Riley Lynx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OSV 179 registered?
OSV 179 is a 1934 Riley Lynx, first registered on 31 December 1934.
Is OSV 179 safe to buy?
The MOT history for OSV 179 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OSV 179 have outstanding finance?
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