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N221 AOV

1996 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,058 mi
Last recorded37,058 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Lada Samara35,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 AOV
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,058 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 37,085 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2008 36,575 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,645 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,035 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shocker bushes perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perished

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight smear on front wipers

vehicle difficult ticking over/ cutting out on tick over

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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N221 AOV is a 1996 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 35,754 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 N221 AOV, 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 30 years old, this Lada Samara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N221 AOV registered?

N221 AOV is a 1996 Lada Samara, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N221 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 AOV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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