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P809 HBU

1997 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,772 mi
Last recorded16,772 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2005
Typical for 1997 Lada Samara29,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 HBU
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2005 16,772 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 16,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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P809 HBU is a 1997 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P809 HBU, 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 P809 HBU registered?

P809 HBU is a 1997 Lada Samara, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P809 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P809 HBU 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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