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P294 LLH

1997 Lada Samara

Green Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,542 mi
Last recorded6,542 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Lada Samara29,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 LLH
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2009 6,542 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 6,096 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 6,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 56,346 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 5,177 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 5,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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P294 LLH is a 1997 Lada Samara in Green with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P294 LLH, 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 P294 LLH registered?

P294 LLH is a 1997 Lada Samara, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P294 LLH safe to buy?

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