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R252 YAT

1998 Lada Niva

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,381 mi
Last recorded60,381 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 YAT
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 60,381 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise corrosion to both front inner archs spring areas

advise corrosion to both rear archs spring mount areas

advise corrosion to rear floor tow bar mount area

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

strong advise fuel smell from inside of vehicle unable to gain access to tank

surface corrosion to various areas of underside of vehicle including floor/chassis areas

vehicle emittiing slight grey smoke from cold but passed full emissions test

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,124 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 52,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,546 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear suspension components corroded slightly

n/s and o/s/f inner wings slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2008 48,543 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear suspension components corroded slightly

n/s and o/s/f inner wings slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,447 miles

steering stiff/play wear in the steering †o/s&n/s metal side supports corroded †front & rear brake pipes corroded †rear o/s tyre cut on the edge †corrosion to suspension frames †suspensionbushesstartingtocrack

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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R252 YAT is a 1998 Lada Niva in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R252 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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R252 YAT is a 1998 Lada Niva, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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