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P643 OTW

1997 Lada Riva

White Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

57,975 mi
Last recorded57,975 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Lada Riva35,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 OTW
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2007 57,975 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 56,573 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 56,560 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 56,550 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P643 OTW is a 1997 Lada Riva in White with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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

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 P643 OTW, 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.

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What year was P643 OTW registered?

P643 OTW is a 1997 Lada Riva, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P643 OTW safe to buy?

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