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P448 DAU

1996 Lada Samara

Purple Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,563 mi
Last recorded72,563 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2005
Typical for 1996 Lada Samara35,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 DAU
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2005 72,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Sep 2005 72,552 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P448 DAU is a 1996 Lada Samara in Purple with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P448 DAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P448 DAU registered?

P448 DAU is a 1996 Lada Samara, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P448 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P448 DAU 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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