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P709 DUX

1997 Lada Riva

White Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,288 mi
Last recorded52,288 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Lada Riva35,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 DUX
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

engine has just pased emishions and is ideling rough

n s r road wheel croded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 51,924 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,881 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 51,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,157 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,783 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 43,783 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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P709 DUX is a 1997 Lada Riva in White with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P709 DUX, 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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P709 DUX is a 1997 Lada Riva, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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