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P401 JYB

1996 Lada Niva

Red Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,149 mi
Last recorded42,149 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Lada Niva44,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 JYB
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,149 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 42,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,988 miles

Both off side and near side front flexible brake hoses starting to perrish.

Car pulls slightly to left under hard braking.

Slight play in near side steering relay bottom bush.

Slight play in steering colum mounts.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 30,831 miles

fuel hose under car not held in all clips but still secure.

general crossion under car eg chassis / suspension / brakes etc

steering system feels tight but no faults found.

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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P401 JYB is a 1996 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Lada Niva models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 44,684 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 P401 JYB, 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 30 years old, this Lada Niva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P401 JYB?

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What year was P401 JYB registered?

P401 JYB is a 1996 Lada Niva, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P401 JYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 JYB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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