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A12 CCC

1988 Buick Riviera

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,859 mi
Last recorded25,859 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Buick Riviera25,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CCC
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,859 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 25,858 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing RUBBER MISSING (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,426 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 25,204 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 25,165 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 24,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2013 24,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,411 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 24,096 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,990 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 22,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,088 miles

How Reliable is the Buick Riviera?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
553
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 13
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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A12 CCC is a 1988 Buick Riviera in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Buick Riviera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 25,307 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 Buick Riviera fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 CCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Buick Riviera typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Buick Riviera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 CCC is a 1988 Buick Riviera, first registered on 24 October 1988.

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