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J458 NKM

1992 Lada Riva

Black Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,593 mi
Last recorded67,593 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Lada Riva39,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ458 NKM
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,593 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 67,404 miles

all metal brake pipes corroding

both front wishbone bushes worn / perished

engine oily

steering system has slight play

Fail 1 Feb 2016 67,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all metal brake pipes corroding

both front wishbone bushes worn / perished

engine oily

steering system has slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

osr brake noisey

slight knock from steering box

Fail 10 Oct 2014 66,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

osr brake noisey

slight knock from steering box

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,123 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 65,117 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 65,062 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 63,760 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,754 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,070 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,022 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,107 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,788 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 46,713 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,715 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 43,669 miles

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 38,969 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 34,744 miles

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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J458 NKM is a 1992 Lada Riva in Black with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J458 NKM, 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 J458 NKM registered?

J458 NKM is a 1992 Lada Riva, first registered on 7 May 1992.

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