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36,670 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside been undersealed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
screen cracked not affecting drivers view
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
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
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)
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
Bonnet catch requires attetion to remain affective.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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