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M437 FFH

1994 Lada Niva

Maroon Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,420 mi
Last recorded70,420 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Lada Niva44,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM437 FFH
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 70,420 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 70,011 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 69,600 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,301 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 69,024 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 68,621 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 68,341 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 68,341 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 67,792 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,490 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 67,490 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 66,396 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,182 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 63,224 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 61,770 miles

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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M437 FFH is a 1994 Lada Niva in Maroon with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M437 FFH, 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 M437 FFH registered?

M437 FFH is a 1994 Lada Niva, first registered on 3 November 1994.

Is M437 FFH safe to buy?

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