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P703 TFU

1996 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

39,464 mi
Last recorded39,464 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2005
Typical for 1996 Lada Samara35,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 TFU
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2005 39,464 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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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P703 TFU is a 1996 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 P703 TFU, 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 P703 TFU registered?

P703 TFU is a 1996 Lada Samara, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P703 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P703 TFU shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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