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P125 WAT

1997 Lada Samara

Maroon Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,407 mi
Last recorded25,407 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Lada Samara29,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 WAT
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,407 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 25,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P125 WAT is a 1997 Lada Samara in Maroon with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 29,741 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 P125 WAT, 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 29 years old, this Lada Samara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P125 WAT registered?

P125 WAT is a 1997 Lada Samara, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is P125 WAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 WAT 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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