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G886 CVT

1990 Lada Samara

Gold Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,951 mi
Last recorded51,951 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Lada Samara39,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG886 CVT
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 51,951 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 51,951 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working not parking (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 51,949 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 51,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 51,904 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,333 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED BOTHREAR BRAKE HOSE FURRULES CORRODED

Fail 23 Jan 2017 51,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear strut top mountings (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Both front inner wheel arches corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front jacking point corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,808 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 50,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,324 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 49,745 miles

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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G886 CVT is a 1990 Lada Samara in Gold with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 39,671 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 G886 CVT, 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 36 years old, this Lada Samara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G886 CVT registered?

G886 CVT is a 1990 Lada Samara, first registered on 8 March 1990.

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