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P985 SDU

1997 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,419 mi
Last recorded56,419 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Lada Niva41,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 SDU
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,419 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2011 56,390 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,349 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal spongey slightly

metal brake pipes undersealed, unable to fully inspect

Fail 31 Mar 2006 56,322 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Most brake pipes have light corrosion.

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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P985 SDU is a 1997 Lada Niva in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P985 SDU, 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 P985 SDU registered?

P985 SDU is a 1997 Lada Niva, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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