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P729 BPD

1996 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,420 mi
Last recorded8,420 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Lada Niva44,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 BPD
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 8,420 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 828 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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 7,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside reverse light not working

slight play in steering colume

slight warp on front brakes

Pass 3 Aug 2006 7,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside reverse light not working

slight play in steering colume

slight warp on front brakes

Pass 16 Sep 2005 3,157 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 3,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

some play in n/s steering idler.

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P729 BPD is a 1996 Lada Niva in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P729 BPD, 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 P729 BPD registered?

P729 BPD is a 1996 Lada Niva, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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