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P959 EUJ

1997 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,859 mi
Last recorded43,859 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Lada Niva41,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 EUJ
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,859 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 43,523 miles

all tyres perished

front discs worn

front pads low

Fail 21 Nov 2013 43,518 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise suspect n/s/f lower ball joint creaking no play evident

all tyres perishing

o/s of rear seat back rest does not lock in

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,794 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 41,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P959 EUJ is a 1997 Lada Niva in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P959 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 P959 EUJ registered?

P959 EUJ is a 1997 Lada Niva, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P959 EUJ safe to buy?

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