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OFL 285J

2009 Buick Riviera

Purple Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,055 mi
Last recorded70,055 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 285J
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 70,055 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,019 miles

Oil leak Small leak from engine ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,012 miles

Upper steering column gaitor split

Fail 12 Sep 2016 69,936 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking Master cylinder leaking fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Upper steering column gaitor split

Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,788 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,509 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 69,320 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,169 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 69,139 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,638 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 68,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake pads low

nearside front brake flexible hose perished

windscreen leaking

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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OFL 285J is a 2009 Buick Riviera in Purple 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 OFL 285J, 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 17 years old, this Buick Riviera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OFL 285J registered?

OFL 285J is a 2009 Buick Riviera, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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