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LYF 70K

1972 Buick Riviera

Gold Petrol 7048cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,448 mi
Last recorded66,448 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYF 70K
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,048cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 66,448 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 66,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,593 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 65,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,329 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

underbody covered in underseal

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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LYF 70K is a 1972 Buick Riviera in Gold with a 7,048cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LYF 70K, 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 54 years old, this Buick Riviera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYF 70K registered?

LYF 70K is a 1972 Buick Riviera, first registered on 11 May 1972.

Is LYF 70K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYF 70K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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