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F253 MLX

1988 Lada Riva

Brown Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,350 mi
Last recorded44,350 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Lada Riva43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF253 MLX
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,350 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,457 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 42,457 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,564 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 39,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

off side rear brake pipe corroded

reccomend wheel alignment check due to uneven front tyre wear

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,443 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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F253 MLX is a 1988 Lada Riva in Brown with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F253 MLX, 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 F253 MLX registered?

F253 MLX is a 1988 Lada Riva, first registered on 7 October 1988.

Is F253 MLX safe to buy?

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