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F805 REV

1989 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,758 mi
Last recorded32,758 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Lada Riva31,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF805 REV
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 32,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on under body

Pass 18 Dec 2020 32,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 32,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing corosion

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 32,432 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 32,424 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor /jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 32,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idle arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside slight corrosion to headlamp surround

Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,217 miles

n/s/f headlamp surround corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 32,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f headlamp surround corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/side n/side front /o/side rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2014 31,472 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tyres perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 31,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,123 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 30,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,619 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 25,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,902 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,738 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,755 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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F805 REV is a 1989 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F805 REV, 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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F805 REV is a 1989 Lada Riva, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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