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L717 APJ

1993 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,211 mi
Last recorded30,211 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Lada Niva47,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 APJ
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,211 miles

CORROSION ON INNER WINGS AND BODYWORK IN GENARAL

Fail 30 May 2008 30,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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L717 APJ is a 1993 Lada Niva in White with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L717 APJ, 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 L717 APJ registered?

L717 APJ is a 1993 Lada Niva, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L717 APJ safe to buy?

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