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F237 OBK

1988 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,756 mi
Last recorded35,756 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Lada Riva43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF237 OBK
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,756 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads look low

o/s/f tyre close to limit

oil leak on engine

rear diff leaking

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2008 35,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads look low

o/s/f tyre close to limit

oil leak on engine

rear diff leaking

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,602 miles

rear wiper blade missing

slight dampness on rear diff

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak on engine and gear box

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 26 Nov 2007 33,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade missing

slight dampness on rear diff

slight oil leak on engine and gear box

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,643 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 31,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F237 OBK is a 1988 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F237 OBK, 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

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What year was F237 OBK registered?

F237 OBK is a 1988 Lada Riva, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F237 OBK safe to buy?

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