CarVerify

Free Car Check

L659 VCN

1993 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,041 mi
Last recorded18,041 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Lada Riva24,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lada
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL659 VCN
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2009 18,041 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all parts of the front suspension has corrosion but its not yet excessive

front floor section are corroded

front wings has emp repairs around headlamps

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,844 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brakes have slight bind

o/s/f floor corroded

spring cups on rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,579 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 17,578 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,294 miles

front wings are corroded

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2005 16,949 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 16,940 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Lada Riva?

Based on 3,646 MOT tests across 767 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
892
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 138
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 138
Full Lada Riva reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L659 VCN is a 1993 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 24,121 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 Riva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L659 VCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Riva typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 33 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L659 VCN?

You can check the full history of L659 VCN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L659 VCN registered?

L659 VCN is a 1993 Lada Riva, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L659 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L659 VCN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L659 VCN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L659 VCN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.