MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P978 CEJ is a 1996 Lada Niva, first registered on 12 December 1996.
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