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N918 CMG

1996 Lada Riva

Blue Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,380 mi
Last recorded35,380 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Lada Riva34,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN918 CMG
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,380 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 35,378 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 34,798 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,798 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,768 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 33,768 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

both rear wheel cilindershave some dampness

Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,289 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 33,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 32,821 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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N918 CMG is a 1996 Lada Riva in Blue with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N918 CMG, 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 N918 CMG registered?

N918 CMG is a 1996 Lada Riva, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N918 CMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N918 CMG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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