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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
How Reliable is the Buick Riviera?
Based on 751 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MCY 221L is a 1972 Buick Riviera in Red with a 455cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 MCY 221L, 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.
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How do I check the history of MCY 221L?
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What year was MCY 221L registered?
MCY 221L is a 1972 Buick Riviera, first registered on 31 December 1972.
Is MCY 221L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MCY 221L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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