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E131 XUG

1988 Lada Riva

Black Petrol 1451cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,496 mi
Last recorded38,496 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Lada Riva43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE131 XUG
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 38,496 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 37,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 18,059 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear drum brakes slightly noisy and grabbing slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2023 18,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp works when hazards pressed, dim when foot brake applied and doesn't work on its own (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light, side light and indicator interacting (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear drum brake grabbing and noisy

Fail 1 Jun 2023 18,048 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick ups wrong sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light, side light and indicator interacting (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached trailing rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play threaded end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both rear drum brakes noisy/grabbing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 200,234 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft oil; leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 200,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear drive shaft oil; leak

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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E131 XUG is a 1988 Lada Riva in Black with a 1,451cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 43,584 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 E131 XUG, 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 38 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E131 XUG registered?

E131 XUG is a 1988 Lada Riva, first registered on 28 June 1988.

Is E131 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E131 XUG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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