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TJ 5258

1934 Riley Lynx

Green Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,077 mi
Last recorded12,077 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1934 Riley Lynx41,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ 5258
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1934
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,077 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 12,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 12,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,008 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 11,940 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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TJ 5258 is a 1934 Riley Lynx in Green with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TJ 5258, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJ 5258 registered?

TJ 5258 is a 1934 Riley Lynx, first registered on 28 April 1934.

Is TJ 5258 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJ 5258 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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