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P165 WBB

1996 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,462 mi
Last recorded40,462 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Lada Samara35,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 WBB
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,462 miles

A post areas corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front inner wings corroded along wing edges

front number plate cracked

nearside inner wing behind headlamp corroded

nearside mirror temporary repair

nearside rear tyre perrished

rear inner wheel arches heavily rusted

Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,002 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both nearside and offside baulkhead to A post areas corroded

underbody welded repairs

Fail 24 Nov 2008 39,002 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both nearside and offside baulkhead to A post areas corroded

underbody welded repairs

Fail 21 Nov 2007 37,734 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake slightly binding

underbody has welded repairs

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,734 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake slightly binding

underbody has welded repairs

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,384 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plates cracked

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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P165 WBB is a 1996 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P165 WBB, 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 P165 WBB registered?

P165 WBB is a 1996 Lada Samara, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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