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EMG 146J

1970 Buick Riviera

Purple Petrol 6970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,203 mi
Last recorded89,203 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMG 146J
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 89,203 miles

Corrosion at boot floor.

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 89,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brakes showing signs of binding

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,203 miles

Oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 89,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 89,203 miles

Rear section of offside sill badly corroded, but not in seat belt prescribed area.

Wheel arches above rear wheels corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 89,203 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear section of offside sill badly corroded, but not in seat belt prescribed area.

Wheel arches above rear wheels corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,203 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 89,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,203 miles

Offside sill corroded

Slight corrosion under offside rear wheel arch

Fail 13 Mar 2012 89,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside sill corroded

Slight corrosion under offside rear wheel arch

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,203 miles

Corrosion on offside sill but not with in any perscribed areas

Fail 22 Mar 2010 89,203 miles

Corrosion to body above offside rear wheel, but not a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear of offside sill corroded, but just outside seat belt prescribed area.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 89,203 miles

Corrosion to body above offside rear wheel, but not a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear of offside sill corroded, but just outside seat belt prescribed area.

Fail 23 Aug 2006 89,203 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EMG 146J is a 1970 Buick Riviera in Purple with a 6,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EMG 146J, 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 56 years old, this Buick Riviera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EMG 146J is a 1970 Buick Riviera, first registered on 20 November 1970.

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