MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under side of vehicle heavily under sealed limiting inspection
Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under side of vehicle heavily under sealed limiting inspection
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake pipe to load valve (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicle underside coated in underseal
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
tow bar ball missing at time of test
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
tow bar ball missing at time of test
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
tow bar ball missing at time of test
Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Underside of vechicle heavily undersealed limiting inspection
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine cooling fan not cutting in
Drivers door hard to open from outside
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Tailgate gas struts very weak(no support)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Underside of vechicle heavily undersealed limiting inspection
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Drivers door hard to open from outside
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake reduced effort
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Tailgate gas struts very weak(no support)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Underside of vechicle heavily undersealed limiting inspection
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Lada Riva?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M898 SBW is a 1994 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M898 SBW, 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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M898 SBW is a 1994 Lada Riva, first registered on 12 September 1994.
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