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L248 EJA

1993 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,812 mi
Last recorded45,812 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Lada Riva24,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 EJA
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,812 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 45,812 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,396 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 42,396 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,819 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 38,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L248 EJA is a 1993 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L248 EJA, 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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What year was L248 EJA registered?

L248 EJA is a 1993 Lada Riva, first registered on 6 December 1993.

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