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P997 YCW

1997 Lada Samara

Green Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,703 mi
Last recorded38,703 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Lada Samara29,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 YCW
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,703 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 38,703 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight bind on n/s/r wheel - advise attention to brakes

Pass 2 May 2006 37,002 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 35,196 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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P997 YCW is a 1997 Lada Samara in Green with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P997 YCW, 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 P997 YCW registered?

P997 YCW is a 1997 Lada Samara, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P997 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 YCW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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