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L179 TBG

1994 Lada Samara

White Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,831 mi
Last recorded18,831 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2006
Typical for 1994 Lada Samara36,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 TBG
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2006 18,831 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 18,831 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 17,267 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 17,257 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear 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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L179 TBG is a 1994 Lada Samara in White with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 36,682 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 L179 TBG, 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 32 years old, this Lada Samara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L179 TBG registered?

L179 TBG is a 1994 Lada Samara, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L179 TBG safe to buy?

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