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P589 TBV

1996 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,249 mi
Last recorded90,249 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Lada Niva44,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 TBV
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 90,249 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,233 miles

o/s/r chassis slightly corroded

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

both n/s and o/s rear chassis legs repaired

n/s/.r chassis slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 88,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/.r chassis slightly corroded

o/s/r chassis slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,244 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,377 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 75,818 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 61,401 miles

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

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P589 TBV is a 1996 Lada Niva in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P589 TBV, 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 P589 TBV registered?

P589 TBV is a 1996 Lada Niva, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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