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G753 PRA

1989 Lada Samara

Brown Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

36,279 mi
Last recorded36,279 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lada Samara38,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG753 PRA
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 36,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencers are corroded and slight leak, exhaust system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front floors are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside is slightly lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wheel arches are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor to sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer door sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

evidence of brake fluid on every wheel

Fail 31 Mar 2026 36,279 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencers are corroded and slight leak, exhaust system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front floors are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside is slightly lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wheel arches are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor to sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer door sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

evidence of brake fluid on every wheel

Fail 9 Mar 2026 36,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure clip missing pipe on fuel pump to carb (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (load valve) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor to sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer door sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all wheels/hubs have brake fluid on where the brakes have been bleed

exhaust system has corrosion

the underside of this vehicle is heavily corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 35,794 miles

Offside Front brake hose retaining clip loose

Fail 22 Oct 2024 35,794 miles

Offside Front brake hose retaining clip loose

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 35,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to hose mounting point (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 35,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive LIMIT 3.50% AND READING IS 8.36% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA AND AXEL MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILLS MULTIPLE HOLES AND AXEL MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 35,491 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,355 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 35,355 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 35,259 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 35,257 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,080 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,901 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,776 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,694 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake flexi ferrules

Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,573 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on front brake flexi ferrules

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,447 miles

corroison near water bottle under bonnett

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

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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G753 PRA is a 1989 Lada Samara in Brown with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 G753 PRA, 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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G753 PRA is a 1989 Lada Samara, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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