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L444 DAX

1997 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,337 mi
Last recorded41,337 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Lada Niva41,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 DAX
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 41,337 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 41,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 42,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,336 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,195 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,061 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,113 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside cv gaitor insecure but prevents the ingress of dirt

nearside front and offside front suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated, but not leading to excessive movement

perish to nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2013 37,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside cv gaitor insecure but prevents the ingress of dirt

nearside front and offside front suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated, but not leading to excessive movement

perish to nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,887 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 34,881 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,070 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 21,871 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 18,174 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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L444 DAX is a 1997 Lada Niva in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Lada Niva models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 41,336 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 L444 DAX, 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 29 years old, this Lada Niva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L444 DAX registered?

L444 DAX is a 1997 Lada Niva, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L444 DAX safe to buy?

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