MOT Status
Mileage
95,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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