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R249 YAT

1998 Lada Niva

Orange Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,226 mi
Last recorded30,226 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 YAT
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 30,226 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 30,226 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 30,225 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 30,225 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 30,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Emissions not tested overheated during test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering idler bush u/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop corroded and loose inside of spring (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,167 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 29,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,259 miles

running boards n/s and o/s deteriating

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,135 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 26,135 miles

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

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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R249 YAT is a 1998 Lada Niva in Orange with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R249 YAT, 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 28 years old, this Lada Niva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R249 YAT is a 1998 Lada Niva, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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