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UG 8787

1934 Riley Lynx

Green Petrol 1479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,305 mi
Last recorded14,305 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1934 Riley Lynx41,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUG 8787
MakeRiley
ModelLynx
Year1934
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,479cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,305 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 14,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

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

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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UG 8787 is a 1934 Riley Lynx in Green with a 1,479cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UG 8787, 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 UG 8787 registered?

UG 8787 is a 1934 Riley Lynx, first registered on 23 March 1934.

Is UG 8787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UG 8787 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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