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P991 MKO

1997 Lada Riva

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

60,260 mi
Last recorded60,260 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Lada Riva35,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 MKO
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 60,260 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,189 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 59,184 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outriger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,330 miles

front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 21 Nov 2015 56,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front sill corroded

front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,869 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s and n/s aux foot step/rails corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 52,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 52,769 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system front to rear corroded.

front bumper removed

the under neath of car has alot of surface rust,front to rear.of chassis

unable to check rear seat belts as seats are folded down and and has 4 x tyres in boot area,

offside lower tread board, support holder under neath car has correded.away.

Fail 20 May 2013 52,769 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system front to rear corroded.

front bumper removed

the under neath of car has alot of surface rust,front to rear.of chassis

unable to check rear seat belts as seats are folded down and and has 4 x tyres in boot area,

offside lower tread board, support holder under neath car has correded.away.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,077 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 52,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,712 miles

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

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

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)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside mirror broken

Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,864 miles

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 8 Dec 2009 47,862 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,746 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,624 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,663 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 41,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

near side front suspension bump stop insecure

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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P991 MKO is a 1997 Lada Riva in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1997 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 35,269 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 Riva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P991 MKO, 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 29 years old, this Lada Riva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P991 MKO is a 1997 Lada Riva, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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