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L861 SPO

1993 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,563 mi
Last recorded55,563 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Lada Niva47,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 SPO
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,563 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front valance missing

Fail 27 Jun 2015 55,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front valance missing

Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,094 miles

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

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

mass wires under bonnet

near side steering ilder slight play

Fail 28 Jun 2014 53,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

mass wires under bonnet

near side steering ilder slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear suspension mountins starting to corrod

Pass 20 May 2011
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,138 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 44,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,929 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 36,684 miles

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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L861 SPO is a 1993 Lada Niva in White with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L861 SPO, 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 L861 SPO registered?

L861 SPO is a 1993 Lada Niva, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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