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L981 MJN

1993 Lada Niva

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,528 mi
Last recorded16,528 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Lada Niva47,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 MJN
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 16,528 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 16,509 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 16,468 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 16,461 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 16,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,359 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 16,261 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 16,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 16,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,516 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,221 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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L981 MJN is a 1993 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L981 MJN, 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 L981 MJN registered?

L981 MJN is a 1993 Lada Niva, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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