MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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