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D121 HTC

1987 Lada Riva

Brown Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,683 mi
Last recorded19,683 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Lada Riva37,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD121 HTC
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 19,683 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,639 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r len broken

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,965 miles

Front pads are quite difficult to see but do look a little low

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 18,361 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,361 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,678 miles

both front upper and lower suspension arms rubber bushes cracking but not resulting in excessive movement

both front wheels have play when shaken from top to bottom, possibly wheel bearings or suspension joints

nearside front steering drop arm bush has slight play

steering box has slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2009 17,678 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front upper and lower suspension arms rubber bushes cracking but not resulting in excessive movement

both front wheels have play when shaken from top to bottom, possibly wheel bearings or suspension joints

nearside front steering drop arm bush has slight play

steering box has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,926 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 16,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,007 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,181 miles

slight play in steering.

How Reliable is the Lada Riva?

Based on 3,646 MOT tests across 767 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
892
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 138
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 138
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D121 HTC is a 1987 Lada Riva in Brown with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 37,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lada Riva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D121 HTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Riva typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D121 HTC registered?

D121 HTC is a 1987 Lada Riva, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D121 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D121 HTC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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