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P144 MDT

1997 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,355 mi
Last recorded12,355 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Lada Samara29,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 MDT
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 12,355 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

right front tyre cracking in outer sidewall.engine warning light stays on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 11,429 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 11,429 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel lines corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2009 10,811 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,811 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,040 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 10,040 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 9,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,523 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 8,512 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 8,512 miles

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

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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P144 MDT is a 1997 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P144 MDT, 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 P144 MDT registered?

P144 MDT is a 1997 Lada Samara, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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