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P818 UFG

1997 Lada Samara

Gold Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,854 mi
Last recorded29,854 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2005
Typical for 1997 Lada Samara29,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 UFG
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2005 29,854 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 29,854 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

advise nearside front tyre on limit

advise offside door mirror cracked

advise offside tyre close to limit

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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P818 UFG is a 1997 Lada Samara in Gold with a 1,499cc 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 P818 UFG, 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 P818 UFG registered?

P818 UFG is a 1997 Lada Samara, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P818 UFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P818 UFG 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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