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K738 JWU

1993 Lada Samara

White Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17,651 mi
Last recorded17,651 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Lada Samara32,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 JWU
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,651 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,591 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 17,591 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,526 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 17,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,440 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 17,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,373 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 17,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,246 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 17,246 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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K738 JWU is a 1993 Lada Samara in White with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 32,387 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 K738 JWU, 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 33 years old, this Lada Samara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K738 JWU registered?

K738 JWU is a 1993 Lada Samara, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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