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N344 YOL

1996 Lada Samara

White Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,746 mi
Last recorded19,746 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Lada Samara35,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 YOL
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 19,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,746 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 19,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,313 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 18,608 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 17,726 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 17,726 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,140 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,453 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,720 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 15,720 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,228 miles

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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N344 YOL is a 1996 Lada Samara in White with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N344 YOL, 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 N344 YOL registered?

N344 YOL is a 1996 Lada Samara, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N344 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N344 YOL shows 12 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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