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H279 MEY

1991 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,153 mi
Last recorded35,153 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Lada Samara38,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 MEY
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 35,153 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,772 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,284 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 32,266 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,835 miles

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

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

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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H279 MEY is a 1991 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 38,522 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 H279 MEY, 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 35 years old, this Lada Samara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H279 MEY registered?

H279 MEY is a 1991 Lada Samara, first registered on 8 March 1991.

Is H279 MEY safe to buy?

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