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P961 MUY

1996 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,518 mi
Last recorded63,518 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Lada Niva44,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 MUY
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2010 63,518 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,518 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 63,357 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 63,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 63,224 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,224 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 63,122 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 63,122 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,851 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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P961 MUY is a 1996 Lada Niva in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P961 MUY, 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 P961 MUY registered?

P961 MUY is a 1996 Lada Niva, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P961 MUY safe to buy?

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