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P878 DVP

1996 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,410 mi
Last recorded47,410 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Lada Samara35,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 DVP
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,410 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 47,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,358 miles

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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P878 DVP is a 1996 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 35,754 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 P878 DVP, 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 30 years old, this Lada Samara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P878 DVP registered?

P878 DVP is a 1996 Lada Samara, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P878 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 DVP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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