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SA5830K

1989 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

65,232 mi
Last recorded65,232 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Lada Niva51,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA5830K
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 65,232 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Unable to test due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong way. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong way. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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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SA5830K is a 1989 Lada Niva in White with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Lada Niva models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,216 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 SA5830K, 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 37 years old, this Lada Niva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA5830K is a 1989 Lada Niva, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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