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J489 CGP

1991 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,931 mi
Last recorded68,931 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Lada Riva33,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 CGP
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 68,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 61,835 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust rubbing handbrake cable

Fail 20 Mar 2025 61,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust rubbing handbrake cable

Pass 27 Mar 2024 52,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four excessively worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust rubbing hand brake cable

Pass 27 Mar 2023 47,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 47,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 42,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 34,457 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 32,146 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 635 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 29,722 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,698 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,532 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 27,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 26,453 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,950 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,809 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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J489 CGP is a 1991 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J489 CGP, 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 J489 CGP registered?

J489 CGP is a 1991 Lada Riva, first registered on 19 August 1991.

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