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M395 VAR

1995 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

57,579 mi
Last recorded57,579 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Lada Riva38,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM395 VAR
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2011 57,579 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)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

body/floor pan alround showing swelling/corrsion

o/s front road spring turret advance corrsion

wiper arms showing wear

Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,948 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 54,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,041 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 52,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,158 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 49,158 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s rear lower body corner becoming corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,336 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 46,336 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

001 o/s front sill/floor corroding † †002 front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,822 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 42,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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M395 VAR is a 1995 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1995 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 38,676 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 M395 VAR, 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 31 years old, this Lada Riva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M395 VAR is a 1995 Lada Riva, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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