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P740 GJC

1996 Lada Niva

Green Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,520 mi
Last recorded53,520 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Lada Niva44,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 GJC
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2006 53,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake pipes into compensator have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2006 53,520 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear brake pipes into compensator have slight corrosion

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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P740 GJC is a 1996 Lada Niva in Green with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P740 GJC, 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 P740 GJC registered?

P740 GJC is a 1996 Lada Niva, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P740 GJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 GJC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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