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N429 MVL

1996 Lada Samara

Green Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,275 mi
Last recorded35,275 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Lada Samara35,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 MVL
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,275 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 35,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,120 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 33,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N429 MVL is a 1996 Lada Samara in Green with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 35,754 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 N429 MVL, 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 30 years old, this Lada Samara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N429 MVL registered?

N429 MVL is a 1996 Lada Samara, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N429 MVL safe to buy?

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