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N497 PEL

1995 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,616 mi
Last recorded34,616 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2005
Typical for 1995 Lada Samara27,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 PEL
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2005 34,616 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 34,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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N497 PEL is a 1995 Lada Samara in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Lada Samara models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 27,636 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 N497 PEL, 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 31 years old, this Lada Samara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N497 PEL registered?

N497 PEL is a 1995 Lada Samara, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N497 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 PEL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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