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F162 KMB

1989 Lada Riva

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,686 mi
Last recorded12,686 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Lada Riva31,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 KMB
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 12,686 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 12,642 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 12,561 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 12,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 12,377 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 12,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 12,341 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 12,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 12,276 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 12,276 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 12,239 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 12,081 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 12,045 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,402 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 11,396 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 11,391 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 11,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,402 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 7,951 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 7,333 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 6,342 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,240 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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F162 KMB is a 1989 Lada Riva in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 31,588 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 F162 KMB, 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 37 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F162 KMB registered?

F162 KMB is a 1989 Lada Riva, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F162 KMB safe to buy?

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