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F637 EFM

1988 Lada Riva

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,740 mi
Last recorded16,740 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Lada Riva43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF637 EFM
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 16,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer wings corroded where they join to the body

Fail 30 May 2015 16,732 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer wings corroded where they join to the body

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 14,614 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,539 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 14,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 14,243 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,920 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 13,896 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,781 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 12,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,346 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 12,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 12,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F637 EFM is a 1988 Lada Riva in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F637 EFM, 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 F637 EFM registered?

F637 EFM is a 1988 Lada Riva, first registered on 18 August 1988.

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