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J397 NOD

1992 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,788 mi
Last recorded31,788 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Lada Riva39,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 NOD
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 31,788 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 31,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

offside front jacking point/floor pan excessively corroded

Pass 30 May 2007 30,457 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 30,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in n/s steering idler.

Pass 24 May 2006 29,326 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 29,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2005 28,108 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 28,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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J397 NOD is a 1992 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J397 NOD, 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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What year was J397 NOD registered?

J397 NOD is a 1992 Lada Riva, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J397 NOD safe to buy?

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