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D125 PRJ

1987 Lada Riva

Cream Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,569 mi
Last recorded32,569 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Lada Riva37,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD125 PRJ
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 32,569 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 32,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at carb (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2024 31,984 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 31,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

no bumpers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2023 31,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

no bumpers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,568 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,469 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 23,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 19,543 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 12,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight leak o/s/r 1/2 shaft oil seal

Fail 15 Aug 2009 12,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight leak o/s/r 1/2 shaft oil seal

Pass 9 Sep 2008 8,830 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 8,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 6,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 6,258 miles

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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D125 PRJ is a 1987 Lada Riva in Cream with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D125 PRJ, 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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D125 PRJ is a 1987 Lada Riva, first registered on 8 May 1987.

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