1986 Lada Niva 1600 RHD review from UK and Ireland
"Did its job better than the Landrover Series III I had before"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Grease in front hub bearings went hard.
Carburetter failed and was replaced by a Weber, which was not a straightforward job.
Rust appeared on rear of front outer wings.
Sills rusted.
New rubber doughnut coupling required between 5F1R gearbox and transfer box.
Starter motor solenoid became intermittent.
General comments?
Very good mechanically.
Tailgate design very poor: inadequate aperture, and too low when raised.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Land Rover Series 3 |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2002 |