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J744 LAF

1992 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,468 mi
Last recorded77,468 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1992 Lada Riva39,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ744 LAF
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 77,468 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,468 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 75,279 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,219 miles

brake pipes painted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 75,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pipes painted

oil leak offside rear hub

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brakepipes painted

leak offside rear hub

sidewall cracking on offside front tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2016 75,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brakepipes painted

leak offside rear hub

sidewall cracking on offside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2015 74,383 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 73,504 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,777 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 72,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,445 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,420 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,831 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 61,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,795 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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J744 LAF is a 1992 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J744 LAF, 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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J744 LAF is a 1992 Lada Riva, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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