Car statistics

Buick Riviera statistics

How many Buick Rivieras are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
145 Riviera records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 104 −2.8% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 41 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 1,149 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Peak year 2025 105 licensed
  • Declared off the road 28.3% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed

How many Buick Rivieras are left in Great Britain?

There were 104 Buick Rivieras licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 41 declared off the road (SORN). That is 1.0% fewer than the peak of 105 in 2025.

Buick Rivieras licensed in Great Britain

The highest year-end count was 105 in 2025.

Buick Rivieras licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 47
1995 46
1996 52
1997 58
1998 53
1999 60
2000 53
2001 55
2002 53
2003 54
2004 66
2005 70
2006 69
2007 64
2008 65
2009 58
2010 55
2011 59
2012 55
2013 57
2014 56
2015 66
2016 65
2017 72
2018 88
2019 96
2020 98
2021 97
2022 98
2023 101
2024 104
2025 105
2026 104

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Buick Riviera MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Buick Rivieras in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Buick Riviera engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 105 Buick Rivieras licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 18.1% have an engine of 7,401cc to 7,500cc, and 15.2% have an engine of 7,001cc to 7,100cc.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Buick Rivieras licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
7,401cc to 7,500cc 19 licensed 18.1%
7,001cc to 7,100cc 16 licensed 15.2%
6,901cc to 7,000cc 12 licensed 11.4%
6,501cc to 6,600cc 10 licensed 9.5%
7,501cc to 7,600cc 9 licensed 8.6%
5,301cc to 5,400cc 5 licensed 4.8%
6,601cc to 6,700cc 5 licensed 4.8%
5,001cc to 5,100cc 4 licensed 3.8%
5,201cc to 5,300cc 4 licensed 3.8%
3,801cc to 3,900cc 3 licensed 2.9%
5,901cc to 6,000cc 3 licensed 2.9%
4,301cc to 4,400cc 2 licensed 1.9%
5,701cc to 5,800cc 2 licensed 1.9%
7,201cc to 7,300cc 2 licensed 1.9%
3,701cc to 3,800cc 1 licensed 1.0%
6,801cc to 6,900cc 1 licensed 1.0%
Other sizes 7 licensed 6.7%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
7,401–7,500cc Petrol 19 18.1%
7,001–7,100cc Petrol 16 15.2%
6,901–7,000cc Petrol 12 11.4%
6,501–6,600cc Petrol 10 9.5%
7,501–7,600cc Petrol 9 8.6%
5,301–5,400cc Petrol 5 4.8%
6,601–6,700cc Petrol 5 4.8%
5,001–5,100cc Petrol 4 3.8%
5,201–5,300cc Petrol 4 3.8%
3,801–3,900cc Petrol 3 2.9%

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Buick Riviera safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Buick Riviera in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Buick Riviera. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 145 Riviera records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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