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L243 CBB

1994 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,726 mi
Last recorded30,726 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Lada Niva44,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 CBB
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 30,726 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 30,685 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all going out on main beam (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 28,182 miles

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2022 28,139 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 27,383 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 27,383 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front bump stop not secure corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2020 27,309 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 27,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 25,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all road springs corroded

general underbody component / chassis corrosion

underbody of vehicle has sealant applied to chassis & other components reducing visibility to fully inspect

Fail 24 Oct 2018 25,629 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid axle seal (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid axle seal (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all road springs corroded

general underbody component / chassis corrosion

underbody of vehicle has sealant applied to chassis & other components reducing visibility to fully inspect

Pass 20 Nov 2017 21,047 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 20,808 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 20,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L243 CBB is a 1994 Lada Niva in White with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1994 Lada Niva models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 44,918 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 L243 CBB, 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 32 years old, this Lada Niva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L243 CBB is a 1994 Lada Niva, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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