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F780 SMK

1989 Lada Riva

Blue Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,788 mi
Last recorded22,788 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Lada Riva31,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF780 SMK
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,788 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 22,788 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,547 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,966 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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F780 SMK is a 1989 Lada Riva in Blue with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F780 SMK, 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 F780 SMK registered?

F780 SMK is a 1989 Lada Riva, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F780 SMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F780 SMK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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