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N320 JLW

1996 Buick Riviera

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,257 mi
Last recorded98,257 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Buick Riviera97,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN320 JLW
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,257 miles

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

Offside rear brakes slightly bindding

Oil leak

top steering coloum bracket slightly loose

Pass 23 May 2013 97,701 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 May 2013 97,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2012 97,326 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2011 96,819 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 31 May 2011 96,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 96,362 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 96,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 92,766 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 92,766 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 89,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 85,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 79,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N320 JLW is a 1996 Buick Riviera in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Buick Riviera models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 97,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N320 JLW, 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 30 years old, this Buick Riviera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N320 JLW registered?

N320 JLW is a 1996 Buick Riviera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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