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M178 VTW

1994 Lada Niva

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,171 mi
Last recorded67,171 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Lada Niva44,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 VTW
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,171 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,752 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,436 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,430 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,131 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 62,126 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 60,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M178 VTW is a 1994 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M178 VTW, 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 M178 VTW registered?

M178 VTW is a 1994 Lada Niva, first registered on 16 November 1994.

Is M178 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M178 VTW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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