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YOL 761

2016 Lada Niva

Blue Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

86,351 mi
Last recorded86,351 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOL 761
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 86,351 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 86,237 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak central box leaking at rear end (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2025 86,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 79,949 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2024 79,949 miles

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on switch faulty (4.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 79,949 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,987 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 73,949 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plies exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald central areas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 65,867 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2022 65,866 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working as they should (3.5 (a))

Emissions not tested not tested due to radiator leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working not working. new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 56,947 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 56,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,384 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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YOL 761 is a 2016 Lada Niva in Blue with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 YOL 761, 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 10 years old, this Lada Niva is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YOL 761 is a 2016 Lada Niva, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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