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Buick Riviera MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Buick Riviera. Check any Riviera by registration number below.

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80.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.7%

vs Buick Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Buick Riviera — MOT Reliability Overview

The Buick Riviera has an average MOT pass rate of 80.0%, which is 1.7 percentage points below the Buick brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Riviera is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Buick Riviera, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Buick Riviera performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 10 vehicles

80.0%Good
Buick average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

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Buick Unclassified

83.3% pass rate

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Buick Riviera — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Buick Riviera MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Buick Riviera?
The average MOT pass rate for the Buick Riviera is 80.0% compared to the Buick average of 81.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Buick Riviera?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Buick Riviera reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.0%, the Buick Riviera is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Buick Riviera?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Buick Riviera?
Typical mileage for the Buick Riviera: 83,906 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Riviera to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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