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PSK 535

1988 Buick Riviera

Pink Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,999 mi
Last recorded75,999 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Buick Riviera25,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSK 535
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1988
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,999 miles

rust in offside floor pan

slight play in offside king pin

slight play nearside king pin

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,999 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 75,999 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 75,999 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 75,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside floor pan is corroding

Fail 15 Jun 2006 75,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

core plug corroded & leaking water.

offside rear hub seal leaking fluid.

oil leak

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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PSK 535 is a 1988 Buick Riviera in Pink with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PSK 535, 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.

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PSK 535 is a 1988 Buick Riviera, first registered on 19 December 1988.

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