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P118 EJW

1996 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,767 mi
Last recorded14,767 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Lada Samara35,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 EJW
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2007 14,767 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 13,371 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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P118 EJW is a 1996 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 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 P118 EJW, 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 P118 EJW registered?

P118 EJW is a 1996 Lada Samara, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P118 EJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 EJW 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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