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LAF 665L

2005 Buick Riviera

Green Petrol 7415cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,760 mi
Last recorded99,760 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 665L
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,415cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,760 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 99,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2010 99,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 99,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 99,083 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 98,952 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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LAF 665L is a 2005 Buick Riviera in Green with a 7,415cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LAF 665L, 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 21 years old, this Buick Riviera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAF 665L registered?

LAF 665L is a 2005 Buick Riviera, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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