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L540 VWP

1993 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,321 mi
Last recorded43,321 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Lada Niva47,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 VWP
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,321 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 43,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

runout to front brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,257 miles

Slight play in steering idler

rear top arm bushes worn

Fail 31 Mar 2006 43,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear upper arm bushes worn slightly

Slight play nearside steering idle

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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L540 VWP is a 1993 Lada Niva in White with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L540 VWP, 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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What year was L540 VWP registered?

L540 VWP is a 1993 Lada Niva, first registered on 8 October 1993.

Is L540 VWP safe to buy?

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