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J839 VVX

1991 Lada Niva

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,222 mi
Last recorded26,222 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Lada Niva44,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ839 VVX
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,222 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 26,222 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,787 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,638 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,943 miles

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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J839 VVX is a 1991 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J839 VVX, 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 J839 VVX registered?

J839 VVX is a 1991 Lada Niva, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J839 VVX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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