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N520 BKO

1996 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,091 mi
Last recorded52,091 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Lada Riva34,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 BKO
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 52,091 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 49,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 48,269 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,008 miles

both front tyres cracked

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Mar 2018 48,008 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,596 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 47,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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N520 BKO is a 1996 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N520 BKO, 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.

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What year was N520 BKO registered?

N520 BKO is a 1996 Lada Riva, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N520 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N520 BKO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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