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P971 SCW

1996 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,850 mi
Last recorded34,850 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Lada Riva34,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 SCW
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,850 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,234 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 33,233 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,589 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 32,589 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,391 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 28,391 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 22,516 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 22,516 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Lada Riva?

Based on 3,646 MOT tests across 767 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
892
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 138
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 138
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P971 SCW is a 1996 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 34,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lada Riva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P971 SCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Riva typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Lada Riva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P971 SCW registered?

P971 SCW is a 1996 Lada Riva, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P971 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P971 SCW shows 12 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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