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R819 UAG

1997 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

29,757 mi
Last recorded29,757 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Lada Samara29,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 UAG
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,757 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 29,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2006 29,740 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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R819 UAG is a 1997 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R819 UAG, 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 R819 UAG registered?

R819 UAG is a 1997 Lada Samara, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R819 UAG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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