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F746 UME

1989 Lada Riva

Blue Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,832 mi
Last recorded77,832 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Lada Riva31,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF746 UME
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,832 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant waterpump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 75,710 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 75,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 70,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 68,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,397 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 66,397 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,623 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front no plate cracked

n/s/f brake binding slightly

oil leak

vehicle body getting weak

vehicle structure getting weak in places

Fail 25 Sep 2009 65,623 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front no plate cracked

n/s/f brake binding slightly

oil leak

vehicle body getting weak

vehicle structure getting weak in places

Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,433 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 59,891 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 49,787 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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F746 UME is a 1989 Lada Riva in Blue with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F746 UME, 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 F746 UME registered?

F746 UME is a 1989 Lada Riva, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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