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P978 CEJ

1996 Lada Niva

Red Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,418 mi
Last recorded111,418 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Lada Niva44,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 CEJ
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 111,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 111,430 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 101,712 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 97,632 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 97,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P978 CEJ is a 1996 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P978 CEJ, 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 P978 CEJ registered?

P978 CEJ is a 1996 Lada Niva, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P978 CEJ safe to buy?

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