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L473 CKJ

1993 Lada Samara

Silver Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,421 mi
Last recorded20,421 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Lada Samara32,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 CKJ
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,421 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 20,421 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L473 CKJ is a 1993 Lada Samara in Silver with a 1,288cc 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 L473 CKJ, 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 L473 CKJ registered?

L473 CKJ is a 1993 Lada Samara, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L473 CKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L473 CKJ 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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