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N277 YRW

1996 Lada Riva

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,278 mi
Last recorded28,278 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Lada Riva34,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 YRW
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 28,278 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 28,120 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 28,120 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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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N277 YRW is a 1996 Lada Riva in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 34,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N277 YRW, 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 30 years old, this Lada Riva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N277 YRW registered?

N277 YRW is a 1996 Lada Riva, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N277 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N277 YRW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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