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L923 TGN

1993 Lada Riva

Black Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,211 mi
Last recorded28,211 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Lada Riva24,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL923 TGN
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 28,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 28,119 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 28,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 28,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 27,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,967 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,641 miles

both front bottom wishbones corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,209 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 24,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 22,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,111 miles

advise both front floors corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 22,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2010 22,045 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated and cracking

o/s/f sill panel slightly corroded

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 21,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 21,583 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 21,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 21,235 miles

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
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L923 TGN is a 1993 Lada Riva in Black with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L923 TGN, 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.

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What year was L923 TGN registered?

L923 TGN is a 1993 Lada Riva, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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