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P819 MBD

1997 Lada Samara

Brown Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,164 mi
Last recorded19,164 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Lada Samara29,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 MBD
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2008 19,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

This vehicle is corroded in many underside areas but not at present holed.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 18,754 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside floors and sills corroded.small hole offside front sill.offside rear turrit suspension corroded

rear tyre side walls cracked and offside rear tyre side wall uneven

front brakes out of balance 22%

Pass 11 Feb 2006 17,664 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 17,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P819 MBD is a 1997 Lada Samara in Brown with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P819 MBD, 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 P819 MBD registered?

P819 MBD is a 1997 Lada Samara, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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