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LNV 857L

1972 Buick Riviera

Brown Petrol 7400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

372,345 mi
Last recorded372,345 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 857L
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,400cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 372,345 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,974 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 36,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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LNV 857L is a 1972 Buick Riviera in Brown with a 7,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LNV 857L, 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 54 years old, this Buick Riviera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LNV 857L registered?

LNV 857L is a 1972 Buick Riviera, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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The MOT history for LNV 857L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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