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P78 NKM

1997 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,203 mi
Last recorded81,203 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Lada Samara29,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 NKM
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2009 81,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 78,906 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 78,906 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,006 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 70,788 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 63,381 miles

windscreen has had scratch repaired across centre of screen

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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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.

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