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R903 UJW

1998 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,080 mi
Last recorded39,080 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 UJW
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,080 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front shock absorbers corroded

nearside of rear bumper loose but not insecure

oil leaks

various brake/fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2009 39,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside of rear bumper loose but not insecure

oil leaks

various brake/fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,839 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 36,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,609 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,394 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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R903 UJW is a 1998 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R903 UJW, 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 28 years old, this Lada Samara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R903 UJW registered?

R903 UJW is a 1998 Lada Samara, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R903 UJW shows 6 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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