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VRA12985

1992 Lada Niva

Orange Petrol 1568cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

21,376 mi
Last recorded21,376 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Lada Niva57,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRA12985
MakeLada
ModelNiva
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,568cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2017 21,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear brake pipe rubbing on the handbrake cable

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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VRA12985 is a 1992 Lada Niva in Orange with a 1,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1992 Lada Niva models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 57,301 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 Niva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 254 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRA12985, 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 34 years old, this Lada Niva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRA12985 registered?

VRA12985 is a 1992 Lada Niva, first registered on 2 March 1992.

Is VRA12985 safe to buy?

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