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DXI 712

1979 Buick Riviera

Blue Petrol 7439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,358 mi
Last recorded5,358 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXI 712
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,439cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 5,358 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 4,730 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 4,730 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 3,999 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 3,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 3,656 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 3,656 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 98,809 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 98,799 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 98,588 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 98,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 98,388 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,003 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,982 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 97,803 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 97,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,502 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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DXI 712 is a 1979 Buick Riviera in Blue with a 7,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DXI 712, 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 47 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 DXI 712?

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What year was DXI 712 registered?

DXI 712 is a 1979 Buick Riviera, first registered on 3 December 1979.

Is DXI 712 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXI 712 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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