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J52 GFV

1991 Lada Riva

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,275 mi
Last recorded41,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Lada Riva33,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ52 GFV
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 41,275 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 36,003 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 36,003 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 34,520 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 34,515 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 33,299 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 33,285 miles

outer sills corroded and inner floor areas corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,971 miles

N/S/F tyre perishing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wear in centre propshaft mount

Fail 5 Jul 2016 32,971 miles

N/S/F tyre perishing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wear in centre propshaft mount

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,866 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to floor pans

Fail 18 Jun 2015 32,843 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to floor pans

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,469 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,014 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 31,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,725 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,808 miles

slight deteriation on both the n/s and o/s front suspension arm rubber bushes

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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J52 GFV is a 1991 Lada Riva in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J52 GFV, 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 J52 GFV registered?

J52 GFV is a 1991 Lada Riva, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J52 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J52 GFV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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