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R798 BKJ

1997 Lada Niva

Green Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,937 mi
Last recorded24,937 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Lada Niva41,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 BKJ
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,937 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 24,935 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 22,759 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 22,759 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R798 BKJ is a 1997 Lada Niva in Green 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 R798 BKJ, 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 R798 BKJ registered?

R798 BKJ is a 1997 Lada Niva, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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