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L212 HBW

1993 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

21,518 mi
Last recorded21,518 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Lada Riva24,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL212 HBW
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 21,518 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 21,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 21,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 20,141 miles

o/s/f flooorpan corroded

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 8 Jun 2018 18,634 miles

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

exhaust back box mounting repaired

Fail 8 May 2018 18,624 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)

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

exhaust back box mounting repaired

Pass 16 Nov 2016 14,364 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 16 Dec 2015 12,984 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on outside wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 12,983 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on outside wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 12,509 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering o/s n/s front

steering tight

Pass 5 Nov 2013 12,179 miles

footbrake travel

o/s/f windsceen cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2013 12,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

footbrake travel

o/s/f windsceen cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2012 12,146 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 12,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering arms n/s o/s

Pass 2 Nov 2010 12,141 miles

slight play in steering arms n/s o/s

Pass 6 Nov 2009 12,121 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 12,115 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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 12,013 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 12,010 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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 11,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 11,877 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 11,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 11,677 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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L212 HBW is a 1993 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1993 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 24,121 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 L212 HBW, 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 33 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L212 HBW is a 1993 Lada Riva, first registered on 9 October 1993.

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