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J522 SPY

1991 Lada Niva

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

95,914 mi
Last recorded95,914 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2006
Typical for 1991 Lada Niva44,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ522 SPY
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2006 95,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

drivers seat loose in mountings †n/s front tyre perished on outer sidewall †front n/s brake drags

How Reliable is the Lada Niva?

Based on 2,766 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
1,339
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 254
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 179
Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Stop lamp not working 127
Headlamp aim too low 115
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J522 SPY is a 1991 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J522 SPY, 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 J522 SPY registered?

J522 SPY is a 1991 Lada Niva, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J522 SPY safe to buy?

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