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N980 CHL

1996 Lada Hussar

Red Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,483 mi
Last recorded71,483 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Lada Hussar45,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 CHL
MakeLada
ModelHussar
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 70,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 69,595 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,889 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,103 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,104 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,193 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,551 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 35,548 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,214 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,901 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,862 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 32,862 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,818 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 32,814 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Lada Hussar?

Based on 895 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
Headlamp aim too low 83
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 50
Stop lamp not working 45
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N980 CHL is a 1996 Lada Hussar in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Lada Hussar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 45,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lada Hussar fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N980 CHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Hussar typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Lada Hussar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N980 CHL registered?

N980 CHL is a 1996 Lada Hussar, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N980 CHL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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