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JKH 398L

1973 Buick Riviera

Red Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,147 mi
Last recorded88,147 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 398L
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 88,147 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 88,147 miles

Central Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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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JKH 398L is a 1973 Buick Riviera in Red with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JKH 398L, 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 53 years old, this Buick Riviera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKH 398L registered?

JKH 398L is a 1973 Buick Riviera, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is JKH 398L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKH 398L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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