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N488 GNK

1996 Lada Riva

White Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,719 mi
Last recorded17,719 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Lada Riva34,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 GNK
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 17,719 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 17,235 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 17,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 16,412 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 14,255 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,170 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 14,167 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s strerring joint has execive play in the bush

Pass 10 Jan 2009 13,972 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,640 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,330 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 13,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 12,650 miles

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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N488 GNK is a 1996 Lada Riva in White with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 34,804 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 N488 GNK, 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 30 years old, this Lada Riva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N488 GNK?

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What year was N488 GNK registered?

N488 GNK is a 1996 Lada Riva, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N488 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 GNK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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