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J185 PUR

1992 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,797 mi
Last recorded34,797 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Lada Riva39,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 PUR
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 34,797 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,601 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,108 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both hubs slight leak oil.

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 31,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,505 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,405 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 24,380 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 21,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,093 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 18,090 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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J185 PUR is a 1992 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 39,451 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 J185 PUR, 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 34 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J185 PUR is a 1992 Lada Riva, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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