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P742 KOX

1997 Lada Niva

Green Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,285 mi
Last recorded55,285 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Lada Niva41,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 KOX
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 55,285 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 55,285 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 47,328 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,014 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 42,009 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Anti-slip brake pedal rubber worn

Slight up and down movement in steering wheel

Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,536 miles

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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P742 KOX is a 1997 Lada Niva in Green with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P742 KOX, 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 P742 KOX registered?

P742 KOX is a 1997 Lada Niva, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P742 KOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P742 KOX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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