CarVerify

Free Car Check

FMW 79J

1971 Buick Riviera

Green Petrol 7000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,593 mi
Last recorded85,593 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
4 checks still locked for this Buick
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 79J
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,000cc
View full Buick Riviera reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,308 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,302 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Off side front track rod end slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2014 85,274 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 84,985 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
Full Buick Riviera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FMW 79J is a 1971 Buick Riviera in Green with a 7,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FMW 79J, 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 55 years old, this Buick Riviera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FMW 79J?

You can check the full history of FMW 79J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FMW 79J registered?

FMW 79J is a 1971 Buick Riviera, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is FMW 79J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 79J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FMW 79J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FMW 79J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.