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L488 HVH

1994 Lada Niva

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,691 mi
Last recorded52,691 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2006
Typical for 1994 Lada Niva44,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 HVH
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2006 52,691 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2006 52,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

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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L488 HVH is a 1994 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L488 HVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L488 HVH registered?

L488 HVH is a 1994 Lada Niva, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L488 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L488 HVH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L488 HVH have outstanding finance?

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