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N274 NFW

1996 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,056 mi
Last recorded34,056 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Lada Niva44,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 NFW
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,056 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,857 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s lower ball joint creeking

n/s steering idler has play in

Fail 12 Feb 2008 32,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s lower ball joint creeking

n/s steering idler has play in

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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N274 NFW is a 1996 Lada Niva in White with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Lada Niva models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 44,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N274 NFW, 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 30 years old, this Lada Niva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N274 NFW registered?

N274 NFW is a 1996 Lada Niva, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N274 NFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N274 NFW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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