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E129 JHP

1987 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

26,270 mi
Last recorded26,270 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Lada Riva37,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 JHP
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 26,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable touching exhaust

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 25,621 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 25,621 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 25,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 24,548 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 24,548 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 24,129 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 23,582 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 22,639 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 21,579 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 21,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 21,033 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside of vehicle under sealed

windscreen damaged grinding sparks

Fail 6 Oct 2017 21,033 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside of vehicle under sealed

windscreen damaged grinding sparks

Fail 14 Sep 2017 21,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal low

windscreen damaged [grinding sparks]

Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,526 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 19,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,176 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,865 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 18,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 18,635 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 18,635 miles

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

Nearside foot & handbrake slightly low

Pass 7 Nov 2005 18,338 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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E129 JHP is a 1987 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E129 JHP, 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 E129 JHP registered?

E129 JHP is a 1987 Lada Riva, first registered on 9 November 1987.

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