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B870 RLP

1985 Buick Riviera

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,796 mi
Last recorded5,796 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB870 RLP
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 5,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake slight imbalance

steering idler bush slight wear

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,735 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 86,383 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 83,896 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,773 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s air shocks casing perished

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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B870 RLP is a 1985 Buick Riviera in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B870 RLP, 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 41 years old, this Buick Riviera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B870 RLP registered?

B870 RLP is a 1985 Buick Riviera, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B870 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B870 RLP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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