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R821 UKJ

1997 Lada Riva

White Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,404 mi
Last recorded29,404 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Lada Riva35,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 UKJ
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2009 29,404 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion on o/s/f floor area.

corrosion on outer sills.

play in steering.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,941 miles

corrosion on front cross member.

corrosion on outer sills.

play in steering box.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,450 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 26,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in steering box.

rear exhaust mount in poor condition.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,678 miles

play in steering box, wear in steering idler,

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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R821 UKJ is a 1997 Lada Riva in White with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R821 UKJ, 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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What year was R821 UKJ registered?

R821 UKJ is a 1997 Lada Riva, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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