MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
HEAVY corrosion and hole in offside rear chassis rail not within prescribed areas
HEAVY corrosion to both front upper inner wheel arches
HEAVY corrosion to both rear upper inner wheel arches at top suspension mounts
HEAVY corrosion to offside inner sill
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both boot struts in poor condition
both rear axle arms front bushes detiorating
both rear exhaust mounts detiorating
corrosion to both floor pans,both outer sills,and both rear inner and outer wheel arches
corrosion to nearside inner sill
corrosion to nearside rear shock absorber
general undervehicle body corrosion
hole and HEAVY corrosion to offside front floor pan not within prescribed areas
hole in nearside floor pan not within prescribed areas
nearside front and rear seatbelts slow to retract
nearside front tyre perishing and cracking
nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and tyre perishing and cracking
slight wear in steering rack inner joints
OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISEY
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen has had scratch repaired across centre of screen
How Reliable is the Lada Samara?
Based on 2,474 MOT tests across 717 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P78 NKM is a 1997 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P78 NKM, 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 P78 NKM registered?
P78 NKM is a 1997 Lada Samara, first registered on 25 April 1997.
Is P78 NKM safe to buy?
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