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M794 VRC

1995 Buick Riviera

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,664 mi
Last recorded169,664 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM794 VRC
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 169,664 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 169,664 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 169,363 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 169,140 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 169,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both Sides Front Floor Corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 166,144 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 166,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 158,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 153,661 miles

10 spots ots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 7 Nov 2008 144,163 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 137,736 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 125,187 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
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M794 VRC is a 1995 Buick Riviera in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M794 VRC, 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 31 years old, this Buick Riviera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M794 VRC is a 1995 Buick Riviera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M794 VRC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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