MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,358 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface cracks in both front tyres
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
surface cracks in both front tyres
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Lada Niva?
Based on 2,766 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J397 GWP is a 1992 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1992 Lada Niva models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 57,301 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 J397 GWP, 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 34 years old, this Lada Niva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J397 GWP registered?
J397 GWP is a 1992 Lada Niva, first registered on 16 April 1992.
Is J397 GWP safe to buy?
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