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P211 GPF

1997 Buick Riviera

White Petrol 3791cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,671 mi
Last recorded192,671 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 GPF
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,791cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2019 192,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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P211 GPF is a 1997 Buick Riviera in White with a 3,791cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P211 GPF, 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 29 years old, this Buick Riviera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P211 GPF registered?

P211 GPF is a 1997 Buick Riviera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P211 GPF safe to buy?

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