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M257 OCY

1995 Lada Riva

Beige Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

46,660 mi
Last recorded46,660 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Lada Riva38,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 OCY
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2008 46,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 39,663 miles

body corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2007 39,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 29,160 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 29,132 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Steering arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

boot struts defective

How Reliable is the Lada Riva?

Based on 3,646 MOT tests across 767 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
892
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 138
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 138
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M257 OCY is a 1995 Lada Riva in Beige with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1995 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 38,676 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 Riva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M257 OCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Riva typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 31 years old, this Lada Riva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M257 OCY registered?

M257 OCY is a 1995 Lada Riva, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M257 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M257 OCY shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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