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G835 GAJ

1990 Lada Riva

White Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,187 mi
Last recorded27,187 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Lada Riva32,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG835 GAJ
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,187 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 27,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,802 miles

all tyres perished and cracked

clutch slipping

o/s/r footbrake could be improved

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked in serval places

Fail 21 Oct 2015 26,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished and cracked

clutch slipping

o/s/r footbrake could be improved

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked in serval places

Pass 19 May 2014 25,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 25,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,865 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 25,853 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,239 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight cracks in o/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r tyres.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 25,239 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight cracks in o/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r tyres.

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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G835 GAJ is a 1990 Lada Riva in White with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G835 GAJ, 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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What year was G835 GAJ registered?

G835 GAJ is a 1990 Lada Riva, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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