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P159 UFG

1996 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,693 mi
Last recorded22,693 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Lada Riva34,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 UFG
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,693 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,830 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

offside front sill corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2007 21,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,196 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 21,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 20,408 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 20,408 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2005 20,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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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P159 UFG is a 1996 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P159 UFG, 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 P159 UFG registered?

P159 UFG is a 1996 Lada Riva, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P159 UFG safe to buy?

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