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N495 BYD

1995 Lada Riva

White Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,269 mi
Last recorded39,269 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Lada Riva38,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 BYD
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,269 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 39,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,860 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 38,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 36,328 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 36,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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N495 BYD is a 1995 Lada Riva in White with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N495 BYD, 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 N495 BYD registered?

N495 BYD is a 1995 Lada Riva, first registered on 30 September 1995.

Is N495 BYD safe to buy?

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