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OSU 811

1988 Buick Riviera

Black Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,248 mi
Last recorded30,248 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Buick Riviera25,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 811
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 30,248 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 29,726 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 29,041 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 28,365 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 27,295 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 27,247 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low inner and outer (4.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low inner (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 25,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 23,602 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 23,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 21,469 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 18,888 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 17,718 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 17,678 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,418 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,331 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 17,222 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,724 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,719 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,393 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 15,067 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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OSU 811 is a 1988 Buick Riviera in Black with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Buick Riviera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 25,307 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSU 811, 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 38 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 OSU 811 registered?

OSU 811 is a 1988 Buick Riviera, first registered on 28 September 1988.

Is OSU 811 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSU 811 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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