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P551 SPP

1997 Lada Riva

White Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,364 mi
Last recorded42,364 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Lada Riva35,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 SPP
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,364 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 42,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,979 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 39,385 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 39,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,640 miles

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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P551 SPP is a 1997 Lada Riva in White with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 35,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P551 SPP, 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 29 years old, this Lada Riva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P551 SPP registered?

P551 SPP is a 1997 Lada Riva, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P551 SPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P551 SPP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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