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N896 DCR

1995 Lada Samara

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,405 mi
Last recorded41,405 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2006
Typical for 1995 Lada Samara27,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 DCR
MakeLada
ModelSamara
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,405 miles

rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls

Fail 19 May 2006 41,339 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear 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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N896 DCR 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 N896 DCR, 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 N896 DCR registered?

N896 DCR is a 1995 Lada Samara, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N896 DCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N896 DCR 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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