MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
stonechip in winscreen b zone//steering stiff//surfacerust on brake pipes//
wear on front brake discs//play on most steering joints///
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface rust on brake pipes//////check front brake pads
How Reliable is the Lada Niva?
Based on 2,766 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P331 GAW is a 1997 Lada Niva in Maroon with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 P331 GAW, 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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What year was P331 GAW registered?
P331 GAW is a 1997 Lada Niva, first registered on 30 April 1997.
Is P331 GAW safe to buy?
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