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G255 VTW

1989 Lada Samara

Yellow Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,966 mi
Last recorded17,966 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Lada Samara38,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 VTW
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,452 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 16,551 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,551 miles

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

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

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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G255 VTW is a 1989 Lada Samara in Yellow with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G255 VTW, 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 G255 VTW registered?

G255 VTW is a 1989 Lada Samara, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G255 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G255 VTW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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