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J39 PVC

1991 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,490 mi
Last recorded37,490 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Lada Samara38,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ39 PVC
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,490 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 37,005 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 36,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,523 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 36,523 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,926 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 35,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,282 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 35,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,511 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,287 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 33,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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J39 PVC is a 1991 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 38,522 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 J39 PVC, 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 35 years old, this Lada Samara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J39 PVC registered?

J39 PVC is a 1991 Lada Samara, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J39 PVC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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