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J246 RFA

1991 Lada Niva

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,773 mi
Last recorded70,773 miles
Recorded on22 May 2006
Typical for 1991 Lada Niva44,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 RFA
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2006 70,773 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 May 2006 70,770 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

spare wheel carrier has sharp edges

How Reliable is the Lada Niva?

Based on 2,766 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,339
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 254
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Stop lamp not working 127
Headlamp aim too low 115
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J246 RFA is a 1991 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Lada Niva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 44,166 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 Niva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 254 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J246 RFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Niva typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Lada Niva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J246 RFA registered?

J246 RFA is a 1991 Lada Niva, first registered on 21 October 1991.

Is J246 RFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J246 RFA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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