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F167 FAO

1988 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

36,557 mi
Last recorded36,557 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Lada Samara31,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF167 FAO
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2006 36,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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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F167 FAO is a 1988 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 31,209 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 F167 FAO, 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 38 years old, this Lada Samara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F167 FAO registered?

F167 FAO is a 1988 Lada Samara, first registered on 5 October 1988.

Is F167 FAO safe to buy?

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