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G398 TCH

1990 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

44,857 mi
Last recorded44,857 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Lada Riva32,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG398 TCH
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2006 44,857 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Oct 2006 44,855 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear dosen't open fron outside

rear axle corroded

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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G398 TCH is a 1990 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1990 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 32,289 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 G398 TCH, 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 36 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G398 TCH is a 1990 Lada Riva, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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