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F712 PDD

1988 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,080 mi
Last recorded84,080 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Lada Samara31,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF712 PDD
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2007 84,080 miles

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

front floor corroding

wheel arches corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,919 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 81,877 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s floor corroding

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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F712 PDD is a 1988 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F712 PDD, 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 F712 PDD registered?

F712 PDD is a 1988 Lada Samara, first registered on 22 August 1988.

Is F712 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F712 PDD shows 3 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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