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TNB 81J

1971 Buick Riviera

White Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNB 81J
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 75,119 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar bushes starting to perish

n/s/f steering cross rod has slight play in ball joint

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Fail 23 Dec 2006 74,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 69,413 miles

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

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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TNB 81J is a 1971 Buick Riviera in White with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 TNB 81J, 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 55 years old, this Buick Riviera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TNB 81J registered?

TNB 81J is a 1971 Buick Riviera, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is TNB 81J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNB 81J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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