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L261 MWR

1993 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,614 mi
Last recorded62,614 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Lada Niva47,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 MWR
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,614 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 62,613 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear propshaft uj badly worn and dangerous

rust in n/s door

slight play at steering column bush

slight rust at o/s/f wing and flitch plate

slight rust in n/s front wing and flitch plate

surface rust to all brake pipes

surface rust to brake discs

surface splits to all wishbone buushes

surface splits to n/s/r s/absorber bush

Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,768 miles

ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES HAVE SURFACE SPLITS

SLIGHT PLAY AT S/COLUMN BUSH

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING BOX

Fail 31 May 2007 58,745 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES HAVE SURFACE SPLITS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING BOX

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN BUSH

Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,575 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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L261 MWR is a 1993 Lada Niva in White with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Lada Niva models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,703 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 Niva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 254 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L261 MWR, 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 33 years old, this Lada Niva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L261 MWR is a 1993 Lada Niva, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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