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R934 UAG

1997 Lada Samara

White Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

27,534 mi
Last recorded27,534 miles
Recorded on26 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Lada Samara29,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 UAG
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2014 27,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 27,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch worn

rear chasis coroded and holed

rear crossmember coroded and holed

Fail 14 Aug 2012 27,245 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear inner vallance corroded

rust in places exterior

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front floor pans shows signsof corrosion

near and offside rear chassis shows signs of corrosion

nearside front wing corroded at lower section

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

rear coils corroded

rear panel corroded

rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

rear wheel arches shows signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2011 26,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front floor pans shows signsof corrosion

near and offside rear chassis shows signs of corrosion

nearside front wing corroded at lower section

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

rear coils corroded

rear panel corroded

rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

rear wheel arches shows signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2010 25,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,915 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear inner arches corroded

both rear tyres side walls cracking

exhaust at front loose in clamp

near side front inner wheel arch corroded

rear coil springs corroded

sills shows signs of corrosion

slight footbrake travel

Fail 1 Oct 2009 24,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear inner arches corroded

both rear tyres side walls cracking

exhaust at front loose in clamp

near side front inner wheel arch corroded

rear coil springs corroded

sills shows signs of corrosion

slight footbrake travel

Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,986 miles

excess travel on footbrake

offside and nearside rear tyres cracks on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 6 Oct 2008 23,985 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excess travel on footbrake

offside and nearside rear tyres cracks on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,890 miles

os and ns r chassis shows signs of corrosion

osf floor corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2007 22,890 miles

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

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

os and ns r chassis shows signs of corrosion

osf floor corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,614 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 21,611 miles

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

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

osf floor panel corroded

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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R934 UAG is a 1997 Lada Samara in White with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R934 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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R934 UAG is a 1997 Lada Samara, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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