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J261 BVG

1991 Lada Riva

Cream Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,028 mi
Last recorded50,028 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2005
Typical for 1991 Lada Riva33,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 BVG
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2005 50,028 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 50,024 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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J261 BVG is a 1991 Lada Riva in Cream with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J261 BVG, 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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What year was J261 BVG registered?

J261 BVG is a 1991 Lada Riva, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J261 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J261 BVG 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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