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J897 OKE

1992 Lada Samara

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,870 mi
Last recorded43,870 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Lada Samara36,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ897 OKE
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,870 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 433,364 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 43,339 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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J897 OKE is a 1992 Lada Samara in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J897 OKE, 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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What year was J897 OKE registered?

J897 OKE is a 1992 Lada Samara, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J897 OKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J897 OKE 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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