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G868 LAW

1990 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,946 mi
Last recorded48,946 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Lada Riva32,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG868 LAW
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,946 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,940 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,531 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,954 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 41,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,777 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 36,771 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,781 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all front suspension bushs stating to crack

o/s front tyre slighty out of shape

Fail 22 Feb 2006 23,825 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,825 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber split

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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G868 LAW is a 1990 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 32,289 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 G868 LAW, 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 36 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G868 LAW is a 1990 Lada Riva, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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