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N543 RFP

1996 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

36,593 mi
Last recorded36,593 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Lada Samara35,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 RFP
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2006 36,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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N543 RFP is a 1996 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 N543 RFP, 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 N543 RFP registered?

N543 RFP is a 1996 Lada Samara, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N543 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N543 RFP shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N543 RFP have outstanding finance?

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