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H812 VGT

1991 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

17,537 mi
Last recorded17,537 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Lada Riva33,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH812 VGT
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 17,537 miles

Both anti roll bar linkage bushes perished

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly perished

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Note: Coolant has no cap

Note: clutch anti slip missing

Oil leak

Rear brake hose perished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,409 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake efficiency low. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 17,409 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake efficiency low. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,274 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 17,273 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 17,089 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 16,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,284 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 16,283 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 14,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre showing signs of ageing.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,948 miles

n/s/rear tyre showing signs of ageing.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,537 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 14,537 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

nearside & offside rear shock absorber botton bushe cracked up.

nearside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

steering coloum has slight play top area.

steering wheel has quite alot free play??

Fail 28 Jun 2007 14,531 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,290 miles

brake pedal slightly spangy †n/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing †

Fail 28 Jun 2006 14,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake pedal slightly spangy †n/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing †

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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H812 VGT 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 52.9%.

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 H812 VGT, 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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H812 VGT is a 1991 Lada Riva, first registered on 12 June 1991.

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