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H278 PBO

1991 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,670 mi
Last recorded36,670 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Lada Riva33,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 PBO
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 36,670 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 36,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillar excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tank boot area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 35,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 33,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 33,000 miles

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

underside been undersealed

Fail 14 Apr 2021 32,888 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 31,428 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 29,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 28,681 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

screen cracked not affecting drivers view

Fail 21 Feb 2018 28,680 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

screen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 10 Dec 2013 26,581 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 26,580 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 26,579 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to front inner sills

corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,164 miles

Bonnet catch requires attetion to remain affective.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,711 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 20,711 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H278 PBO is a 1991 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1991 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 33,691 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 H278 PBO, 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 35 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H278 PBO is a 1991 Lada Riva, first registered on 25 March 1991.

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