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J830 DFM

1991 Lada Samara

White Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,659 mi
Last recorded39,659 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Lada Samara38,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ830 DFM
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,659 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 39,531 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 39,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J830 DFM is a 1991 Lada Samara in White with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J830 DFM, 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 J830 DFM registered?

J830 DFM is a 1991 Lada Samara, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J830 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J830 DFM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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