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R235 YAT

1997 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,997 mi
Last recorded15,997 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Lada Niva41,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 YAT
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 15,997 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 15,992 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

unable to test rear seat belts has rear loaded

Pass 16 May 2013 15,686 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 15,686 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 14,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 14,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,711 miles

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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R235 YAT is a 1997 Lada Niva in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R235 YAT, 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 R235 YAT registered?

R235 YAT is a 1997 Lada Niva, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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