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P345 PGK

1997 Lada Niva

Green Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,068 mi
Last recorded14,068 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Lada Niva41,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 PGK
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 14,068 miles

All four tyres perishing.

Pass 29 May 2015 14,021 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2014 13,917 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 8 Feb 2014 13,917 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Feb 2013 13,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres have cracks on sidewalls ,but no cords are showing

Fail 3 Feb 2012 13,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres have cracks on sidewalls ,but no cords are showing

Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,336 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 13,336 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2010 13,172 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 13,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,038 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,903 miles

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2007 12,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 12,106 miles

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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P345 PGK is a 1997 Lada Niva in Green with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P345 PGK, 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 P345 PGK registered?

P345 PGK is a 1997 Lada Niva, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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