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M261 JJF

1994 Lada Niva

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,711 mi
Last recorded41,711 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Lada Niva44,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 JJF
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

non cat test done as no record found

o/sf wing corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2008 41,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front no plate cracked

non cat test done as no record found

o/sf wing corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2006 41,711 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 41,711 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M261 JJF is a 1994 Lada Niva in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M261 JJF, 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 M261 JJF registered?

M261 JJF is a 1994 Lada Niva, first registered on 10 November 1994.

Is M261 JJF safe to buy?

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