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P591 DFL

1997 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,722 mi
Last recorded45,722 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2006
Typical for 1997 Lada Niva41,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 DFL
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,722 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 45,721 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to O/S/F Wheelarch.

Front brake imbalance close to limit. 22%

Multiple Engine oil leaks.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Smell of petrol inside vehicle.

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

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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P591 DFL is a 1997 Lada Niva in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P591 DFL, 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 P591 DFL registered?

P591 DFL is a 1997 Lada Niva, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P591 DFL safe to buy?

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