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M355 BVV

1994 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,654 mi
Last recorded44,654 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Lada Riva35,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 BVV
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,654 miles

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

steering box leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2011

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

steering box leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,244 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 44,239 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,858 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 43,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,224 miles

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

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,489 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 42,487 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,227 miles

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

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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M355 BVV is a 1994 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 35,550 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 Riva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M355 BVV, 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 32 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M355 BVV registered?

M355 BVV is a 1994 Lada Riva, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M355 BVV safe to buy?

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