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H890 DKL

1990 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,768 mi
Last recorded47,768 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Lada Samara39,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH890 DKL
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 47,768 miles

Corrosion in boot area to inner arches

Knocking from steering rack

N/S "A" post corroding

N/S/F outer C/V gaiter perishing

Rise of rear brakes

S/B/P to O/S/F and O/S/R corroding

Fail 13 May 2009 47,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion in boot area to inner arches

Knocking from steering rack

N/S "A" post corroding

N/S/F outer C/V gaiter perishing

Rise of rear brakes

S/B/P to O/S/F and O/S/R corroding

Pass 23 May 2008 43,278 miles

Corrosion to rear inner arches and rear coil springs

N/S/F outer C/V gaiter perishing

N/S/R service brake effort low

S/B/P to O/S/R flexi corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

rise of rear brakes

Fail 23 May 2008 43,278 miles

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

Corrosion to rear inner arches and rear coil springs

N/S/F outer C/V gaiter perishing

N/S/R service brake effort low

S/B/P to O/S/R flexi corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

rise of rear brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,658 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion starting inside boot area 30 cms of rear shock absorber top moumtings both sides

corrosion starting various places

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

oil leak from engine

various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 4 May 2007 40,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion starting inside boot area 30 cms of rear shock absorber top mountings both sides

corrosion starting various places

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,197 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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H890 DKL is a 1990 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H890 DKL, 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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H890 DKL is a 1990 Lada Samara, first registered on 9 November 1990.

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