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GYU 51C

1965 Buick Riviera

Blue Petrol 6961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

13,657 mi
Last recorded13,657 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYU 51C
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,961cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,657 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 13,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

o/s and n/s rear floors corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2008 13,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 13,620 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper insecure

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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GYU 51C is a 1965 Buick Riviera in Blue with a 6,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 GYU 51C, 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 61 years old, this Buick Riviera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYU 51C registered?

GYU 51C is a 1965 Buick Riviera, first registered on 22 July 1965.

Is GYU 51C safe to buy?

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