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L856 WKV

1994 Lada Niva

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

38,973 mi
Last recorded38,973 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2005
Typical for 1994 Lada Niva44,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL856 WKV
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2005 38,973 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L856 WKV is a 1994 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L856 WKV, 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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What year was L856 WKV registered?

L856 WKV is a 1994 Lada Niva, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L856 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L856 WKV shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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