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L543 VWP

1993 Lada Niva

Grey Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,778 mi
Last recorded66,778 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Lada Niva47,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL543 VWP
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,778 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 66,772 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,823 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 47,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L543 VWP is a 1993 Lada Niva in Grey 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 L543 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 L543 VWP registered?

L543 VWP is a 1993 Lada Niva, first registered on 8 October 1993.

Is L543 VWP safe to buy?

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