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HVM 302V

1979 Buick Riviera

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,443 mi
Last recorded61,443 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVM 302V
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,443 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 55,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 55,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HVM 302V is a 1979 Buick Riviera in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVM 302V, 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.

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What year was HVM 302V registered?

HVM 302V is a 1979 Buick Riviera, first registered on 13 December 1979.

Is HVM 302V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVM 302V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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