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S515 KBA

1998 Lada Niva

Red Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,025 mi
Last recorded43,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 KBA
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,025 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 41,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,829 miles

all front+ rear suspension and shock absorber bushes showing signs of perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2006 32,855 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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S515 KBA is a 1998 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S515 KBA, 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 28 years old, this Lada Niva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S515 KBA registered?

S515 KBA is a 1998 Lada Niva, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S515 KBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S515 KBA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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