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P955 EUJ

1997 Lada Niva

Green Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,377 mi
Last recorded90,377 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Lada Niva41,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 EUJ
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,377 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 90,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 87,117 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 87,117 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 83,949 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 83,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P955 EUJ 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 50%.

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 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 P955 EUJ, 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 P955 EUJ registered?

P955 EUJ is a 1997 Lada Niva, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P955 EUJ safe to buy?

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