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E233 AKW

1988 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,455 mi
Last recorded55,455 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Lada Riva43,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE233 AKW
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 55,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 54,449 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 54,429 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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E233 AKW is a 1988 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E233 AKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E233 AKW?

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What year was E233 AKW registered?

E233 AKW is a 1988 Lada Riva, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is E233 AKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E233 AKW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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