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K414 PLT

1993 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,974 mi
Last recorded5,974 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1993 Lada Samara32,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK414 PLT
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 5,974 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,341 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 57,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,947 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 56,947 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,815 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,285 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 54,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,563 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,578 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,213 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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K414 PLT is a 1993 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 32,387 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K414 PLT, 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 33 years old, this Lada Samara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K414 PLT registered?

K414 PLT is a 1993 Lada Samara, first registered on 2 April 1993.

Is K414 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K414 PLT shows 12 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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