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LA52 DLX

2002 Lada Niva

Green Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

145,396 mi
Last recorded145,396 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 DLX
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 145,396 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

free play at steering wheel close to limit(steering idler?)

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

front brake pads getting low

front brakes binding slightly

offside door sill starting to corrode

offside front inner wing starting to corrode

offside headlamp reflector deteriorated close to limit and nearside headlamp slightly insecure

offside rear seat belt mounting area starting to corrode

ofside front seat belt starting to fray

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

steering idler bush worn close to limit(replace soon)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 145,396 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

free play at steering wheel close to limit(steering idler?)

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

front brake pads getting low

front brakes binding slightly

offside door sill starting to corrode

offside front inner wing starting to corrode

offside headlamp reflector deteriorated close to limit and nearside headlamp slightly insecure

offside rear seat belt mounting area starting to corrode

ofside front seat belt starting to fray

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

steering idler bush worn close to limit(replace soon)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 145,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake pads look low??

offside door sill starting to corrode

offside front tyre slightly damaged

steering idler bush worn close to limit

Pass 5 Feb 2009 125,971 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

door sills starting to corrode

front brake pads getting low and front brakes slightly out of balance

offside steering idler bush worn near to limit

parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 3 Feb 2009 125,971 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

door sills starting to corrode

front brake pads getting low and front brakes slightly out of balance

offside steering idler bush worn near to limit

parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 12 Feb 2008 106,095 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pads low offside front??

front brake hoses deteriorated near to limit

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

offside headlamp adjuster slightly worn

Fail 6 Feb 2008 105,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pads look low offside front

front brake hoses deteriorated near to limit(replace soon)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 105,880 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pads look low offside front

front brake hoses deteriorated near to limit(replace soon)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,213 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2007 82,213 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2006 58,674 miles

damage to offside and nearside front seat belts near to limit

foot brake and handbrake performance slightly low

offside front brake hoses starting to perish

offside front tyre getting low

wear in offside steering idler near to limit

Fail 26 Jan 2006 58,674 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to offside and nearside front seat belts near to limit

foot brake and hand brake performance slightly low

offside front brake hoses starting to perish

offside front tyre getting low

wear in offside steering idler bush near to limit

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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LA52 DLX is a 2002 Lada Niva in Green with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 LA52 DLX, 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 24 years old, this Lada Niva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LA52 DLX is a 2002 Lada Niva, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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