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J307 SPJ

1992 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,477 mi
Last recorded65,477 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Lada Samara36,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ307 SPJ
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 65,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

unable to fully assess sills due to underseal

Pass 19 May 2016 65,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 May 2016 65,022 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 58,120 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 57,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2012 54,164 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 54,117 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 52,899 miles

both front floors corroded and holed

Fail 7 May 2010 52,898 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front floors corroded and holed

Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,403 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 49,638 miles

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

slight free play in steering rack near side. both front floors corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 2 May 2007 48,106 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front floors corroded

Fail 1 May 2007 48,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 46,567 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 46,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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J307 SPJ is a 1992 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J307 SPJ, 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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J307 SPJ is a 1992 Lada Samara, first registered on 15 July 1992.

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