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RUS 144W

1995 Lada Niva

Black Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,097 mi
Last recorded81,097 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Lada Niva51,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUS 144W
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,097 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 81,097 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front drive shaft inner c/v boot neeeds attensioon

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,054 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plates need attension

Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,054 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plates need attension

Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,362 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes heavily greased

offside and nearside inner sills starting to corrode

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2009 76,087 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 70,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,359 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2005 59,408 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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RUS 144W is a 1995 Lada Niva in Black with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Lada Niva models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 51,082 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUS 144W, 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 31 years old, this Lada Niva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RUS 144W registered?

RUS 144W is a 1995 Lada Niva, first registered on 28 December 1995.

Is RUS 144W safe to buy?

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