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AKE 194J

2005 Buick Riviera

Blue Petrol 7456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,217 mi
Last recorded24,217 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKE 194J
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 24,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears and mains (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak and water leak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,310 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 22,706 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,238 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,642 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auto box cooler leaks

brake master cylinder wet rear end

Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,263 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes corroded

n/s/r inner arch holed and corroded

no rear belts fitted

no rear fog light fitted

o/s and n/s boot floors corroded and repaired internally

o/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

o/s/r floor holed and repaired internally

Fail 8 Apr 2010 21,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes corroded

n/s/r inner arch holed and corroded

no rear belts fitted

no rear fog light fitted

o/s and n/s boot floors corroded and repaired internally

o/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

o/s/r floor holed and repaired internally

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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AKE 194J is a 2005 Buick Riviera in Blue with a 7,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AKE 194J, 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 21 years old, this Buick Riviera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AKE 194J is a 2005 Buick Riviera, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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