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P153 PVG

1997 Lada Niva

Red Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,613 mi
Last recorded29,613 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Lada Niva41,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 PVG
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2011 29,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside /offside sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s sill covers deteriorated

n/s front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 27,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s sill covers deteriorated

n/s front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise nearside and offside door steps ineffective

Fail 5 Nov 2009 24,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise nearside and offside door steps ineffective

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,463 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise nearside and offside lower body trims deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2008 22,463 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise nearside and offside lower body trims deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,596 miles

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 19,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,538 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 15,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 11,915 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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P153 PVG is a 1997 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Lada Niva models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 41,336 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 Niva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 254 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P153 PVG, 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 29 years old, this Lada Niva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P153 PVG is a 1997 Lada Niva, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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