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J223 TJW

1992 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

56,350 mi
Last recorded56,350 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Lada Samara36,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 TJW
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 56,350 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 56,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,223 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 54,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Corroded. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray/carrier insecure. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 52,019 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 May 2022 52,018 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 May 2021 49,539 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 49,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,055 miles

Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 46,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front doors have dropped causing difficulty opening doors.

Fuel filler neck repaired with tape.

Rear brake application and release imbalance 66%.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,809 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 43,809 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,824 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,429 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 39,429 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 37,246 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 37,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,596 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2014

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F Lower wing corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 32,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,552 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 31,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,081 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 30,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,730 miles

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,580 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,419 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,303 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 25,279 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,772 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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J223 TJW is a 1992 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1992 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 36,453 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 J223 TJW, 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 34 years old, this Lada Samara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J223 TJW is a 1992 Lada Samara, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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