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ULZ 455

1988 Buick Riviera

Black Petrol 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,484 mi
Last recorded20,484 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Buick Riviera25,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULZ 455
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,484 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,454 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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ULZ 455 is a 1988 Buick Riviera in Black with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ULZ 455, 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

How do I check the history of ULZ 455?

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What year was ULZ 455 registered?

ULZ 455 is a 1988 Buick Riviera, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is ULZ 455 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULZ 455 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ULZ 455 have outstanding finance?

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