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P56 UDW

1996 Lada Niva

Green Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,181 mi
Last recorded36,181 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Lada Niva44,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 UDW
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 36,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,614 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 34,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,730 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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P56 UDW is a 1996 Lada Niva in Green with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P56 UDW, 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.

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What year was P56 UDW registered?

P56 UDW is a 1996 Lada Niva, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P56 UDW safe to buy?

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