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L480 EKM

1994 Lada Niva

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,987 mi
Last recorded28,987 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2005
Typical for 1994 Lada Niva44,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 EKM
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2005 28,987 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 28,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L480 EKM is a 1994 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Lada Niva models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 44,918 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 L480 EKM, 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 32 years old, this Lada Niva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L480 EKM registered?

L480 EKM is a 1994 Lada Niva, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L480 EKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L480 EKM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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