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K253 JGX

1992 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,459 mi
Last recorded36,459 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Lada Samara36,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK253 JGX
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,459 miles

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

general corrosion all underbody areas

Fail 20 Mar 2018 36,453 miles

Fuel pipe leaking near tank at rear (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion all underbody areas

Pass 11 Mar 2017 34,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust has slight corrosion

slight corrosion o/s/f inner sill

Pass 28 Jan 2015 34,490 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 34,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,240 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,971 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,739 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,382 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 33,380 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,978 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 32,978 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,563 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 32,562 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,165 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,874 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,552 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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K253 JGX is a 1992 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K253 JGX, 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 K253 JGX registered?

K253 JGX is a 1992 Lada Samara, first registered on 3 August 1992.

Is K253 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K253 JGX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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