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M953 URX

1995 Buick Riviera

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,070 mi
Last recorded171,070 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM953 URX
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2011 171,070 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 171,070 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 161,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2009 152,348 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 144,696 miles

play in top of steering column,exact amount of play,not known due to covered parts.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 135,810 miles

play in top of steering column,limited vision due to covered parts

Pass 7 Jul 2006 129,565 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 129,561 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M953 URX is a 1995 Buick Riviera in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M953 URX, 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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M953 URX is a 1995 Buick Riviera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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