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L955 YDX

1994 Lada Niva

Green Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

61,154 mi
Last recorded61,154 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Lada Niva44,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL955 YDX
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 61,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.9% limit is 3.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both , but maybe noisy differential ?? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various repairs front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

play in steering idler shaft on the nearside

Fail 21 Jul 2022 61,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin retainer (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to o/s & n/s rear underbody panels.

corrosion to o/s lower body/wheel arch area.

no rear seats fitted

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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L955 YDX is a 1994 Lada Niva in Green with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 L955 YDX, 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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L955 YDX is a 1994 Lada Niva, first registered on 21 March 1994.

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