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OAB 83K

1991 Buick Riviera

Blue Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,931 mi
Last recorded67,931 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 83K
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 67,931 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 67,931 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 67,882 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,049 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 62,747 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 61,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,706 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,494 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 61,128 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,829 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 60,361 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 59,840 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 58,957 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 57,827 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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OAB 83K is a 1991 Buick Riviera in Blue with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OAB 83K, 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 35 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 OAB 83K registered?

OAB 83K is a 1991 Buick Riviera, first registered on 4 February 1991.

Is OAB 83K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAB 83K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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