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D159 JFX

1987 Lada Riva

Brown Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,981 mi
Last recorded29,981 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Lada Riva37,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 JFX
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

offside front outer rigger rusty and holed

offside rear back plate damp

Pass 22 May 2014 29,819 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 29,749 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 29,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front floor becoming corroded

offside front tyre going out of shape

Pass 19 May 2011 29,286 miles

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

chip in windscreen (nearside)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 20 May 2010 28,976 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 28,976 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2009 28,472 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode

rear brake flexi hose starting to perish

some surface rust on various parts of body

Pass 15 May 2008 28,036 miles

rear brake flexi hose starting to perish

some surface rust on various parts of body

Fail 15 May 2008 28,036 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake flexi hose starting to perish

some surface rust on various parts of body

Fail 15 May 2007 27,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear seat belt lazy retraction

slight movement top coloum bush

some surface rust various places body/suspension

Pass 15 May 2007 27,681 miles

nearside rear seat belt lazy retraction

slight movement top coloum bush

some surface rust various places body/suspension

Pass 16 May 2006 27,289 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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D159 JFX is a 1987 Lada Riva in Brown with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D159 JFX, 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 D159 JFX registered?

D159 JFX is a 1987 Lada Riva, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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