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F185 VEG

1988 Lada Samara

Brown Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,528 mi
Last recorded39,528 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2006
Typical for 1988 Lada Samara31,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 VEG
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2006 39,528 miles

body corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 8 Apr 2006 39,355 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion in o/s/r inner wheel arch

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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F185 VEG is a 1988 Lada Samara in Brown with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 31,209 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 Samara fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F185 VEG, 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 38 years old, this Lada Samara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F185 VEG registered?

F185 VEG is a 1988 Lada Samara, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F185 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 VEG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F185 VEG have outstanding finance?

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