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F173 DUA

1989 Lada Samara

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,775 mi
Last recorded10,775 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Lada Samara38,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 DUA
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 10,775 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

under body excssively underseald.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 7,081 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 3,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 99,924 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 96,541 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 92,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive oil and grease on under body and brake pipes

How Reliable is the Lada Samara?

Based on 2,474 MOT tests across 717 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
1,026
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 344
Brake pipe excessively corroded 171
constant velocity joint gaiter split 162
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 145
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
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F173 DUA is a 1989 Lada Samara in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 38,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lada Samara fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F173 DUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Samara typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Lada Samara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F173 DUA registered?

F173 DUA is a 1989 Lada Samara, first registered on 15 February 1989.

Is F173 DUA safe to buy?

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