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H197 GFH

1990 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,910 mi
Last recorded48,910 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Lada Riva32,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 GFH
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 48,910 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 48,383 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 48,383 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

body floor has wholes in but not within prescribed areas

rear diff seal leaking

underbody coroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f has a whole in floor but not within prescribed area

o/s/f has a whole in floor but not within prescribed area

o/s/r seatbelt has to be retracted manually

Fail 5 Mar 2012 32,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f has a whole in floor but not within prescribed area

o/s/f has a whole in floor but not within prescribed area

o/s/r seatbelt has to be retracted manually

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 26,962 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,927 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,927 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 23,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,927 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,103 miles

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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H197 GFH is a 1990 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H197 GFH, 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 H197 GFH registered?

H197 GFH is a 1990 Lada Riva, first registered on 6 December 1990.

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