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E492 YJL

1987 Lada Riva

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,664 mi
Last recorded45,664 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Lada Riva37,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE492 YJL
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,664 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 45,664 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E492 YJL is a 1987 Lada Riva in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E492 YJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E492 YJL registered?

E492 YJL is a 1987 Lada Riva, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E492 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E492 YJL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E492 YJL have outstanding finance?

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