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F285 WVF

1988 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,063 mi
Last recorded30,063 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Lada Riva43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF285 WVF
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2009 30,063 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,063 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,293 miles

Although working, brake servo assistance is fairly weak.

Battery is insecure.

Nearside front brake hose is perishing.

Offside wiper blade is splitting.

Steering is fairly heavy.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 28,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Although working, brake servo assistance is fairly weak.

Battery is insecure.

Nearside front brake hose is perishing.

Offside wiper blade is splitting.

Steering is fairly heavy.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,502 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,165 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 24,165 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 21,949 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 21,949 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F285 WVF is a 1988 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F285 WVF, 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 F285 WVF registered?

F285 WVF is a 1988 Lada Riva, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F285 WVF safe to buy?

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