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L201 DNB

1993 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,409 mi
Last recorded56,409 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2005
Typical for 1993 Lada Samara32,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL201 DNB
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2005 56,409 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 56,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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L201 DNB is a 1993 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L201 DNB, 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.

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What year was L201 DNB registered?

L201 DNB is a 1993 Lada Samara, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L201 DNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L201 DNB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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