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L128 XVL

1994 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

87,431 mi
Last recorded87,431 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Lada Riva35,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 XVL
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

f/o/s tyre is deteriated

slight ovality on f/n/s brake

Fail 5 Oct 2013 87,372 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sills have been repaired

f/o/s tyre is deteriated

slight ovality on f/n/s brake

Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,225 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

f/o/s tyre inner sidewall is cracking

front brakes showing slight ovality

Fail 29 Sep 2012 81,214 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

f/o/s tyre inner sidewall is cracking

front brakes showing slight ovality

r/o/s side light is not as bright as the r/n/side.

susspect that both outer sills have been repaired

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,101 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 74,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 74,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 31 Oct 2006 74,030 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2005 63,006 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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L128 XVL is a 1994 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 35,550 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 Riva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L128 XVL, 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 32 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L128 XVL is a 1994 Lada Riva, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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