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R920 XAG

1997 Lada Samara

White Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,598 mi
Last recorded31,598 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Lada Samara29,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 XAG
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2006 31,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PIPES AND HOSE FERRULES REQUIRE ATTENTION.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Sep 2005 30,006 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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R920 XAG is a 1997 Lada Samara in White with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R920 XAG, 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 R920 XAG registered?

R920 XAG is a 1997 Lada Samara, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R920 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R920 XAG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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