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RBY 345K

1988 Buick Riviera

Blue Petrol 7459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,954 mi
Last recorded45,954 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Buick Riviera25,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 345K
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 45,954 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,774 miles

Slight damage to Offside rear trailing arm

Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,494 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,322 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 45,321 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,172 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 45,171 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,998 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,774 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,658 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 43,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 43,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 43,465 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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RBY 345K is a 1988 Buick Riviera in Blue with a 7,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RBY 345K, 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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What year was RBY 345K registered?

RBY 345K is a 1988 Buick Riviera, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is RBY 345K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 345K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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