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P834 TDW

1997 Lada Niva

Grey Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,021 mi
Last recorded83,021 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Lada Niva41,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 TDW
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,021 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 83,021 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 82,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,373 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 81,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 80,167 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 79,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 77,849 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 77,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,176 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 73,976 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 73,973 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 73,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 72,059 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 72,056 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,579 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 67,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front seat movement

steering play

Pass 9 Nov 2005 61,066 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 61,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P834 TDW is a 1997 Lada Niva in Grey with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P834 TDW, 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 P834 TDW registered?

P834 TDW is a 1997 Lada Niva, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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