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P298 XUA

1997 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,316 mi
Last recorded56,316 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Lada Samara29,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 XUA
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,316 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,018 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 45,074 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,024 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 42,024 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 40,523 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes corroded but greased.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,523 miles

all brake pipes corroded but greased.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,255 miles

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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P298 XUA is a 1997 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P298 XUA, 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 P298 XUA registered?

P298 XUA is a 1997 Lada Samara, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P298 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P298 XUA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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