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P961 VYJ

1997 Lada Hussar

Red Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

61,013 mi
Last recorded61,013 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Lada Hussar43,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 VYJ
MakeLada
ModelHussar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2008 61,013 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,013 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 60,390 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,961 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 55,961 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Lada Hussar?

Based on 895 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
Headlamp aim too low 83
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 50
Stop lamp not working 45
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P961 VYJ is a 1997 Lada Hussar in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Lada Hussar models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 43,924 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 Hussar fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P961 VYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Hussar typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Lada Hussar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P961 VYJ registered?

P961 VYJ is a 1997 Lada Hussar, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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