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M881 SBF

1994 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,102 mi
Last recorded47,102 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Lada Riva35,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM881 SBF
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,102 miles

Both front wishbone bushes slightly detirated.

Chip inn O/S/F headlamp

Slight play in O/S/F Wheel bearing.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 47,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front wishbone bushes slightly detirated.

Chip inn O/S/F headlamp

Slight play in O/S/F Wheel bearing.

Pass 10 May 2011 46,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight chip on o/s head light glass

slight play in steering colomn an d steering joints

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,982 miles

slight play in steering joints

Fail 15 Mar 2010 45,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering joints

Pass 18 May 2007 44,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,333 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 43,333 miles

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 43,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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M881 SBF is a 1994 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M881 SBF, 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.

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M881 SBF is a 1994 Lada Riva, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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