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P816 FNU

1997 Lada Hussar

Black Diesel 1690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

17,990 mi
Last recorded17,990 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Lada Hussar43,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 FNU
MakeLada
ModelHussar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,690cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 17,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked , not excessive (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily modified for off-road use

Pass 14 Nov 2024 17,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear of front two dampers (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear of front to dampers (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 17,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear of front two dampers (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear of front to dampers (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 17,990 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Fail 17 Nov 2023 17,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 17,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

exhaust system noisy

Fail 18 Nov 2022 17,990 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

exhaust system noisy

Pass 12 Mar 2021 19,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 19,001 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 17,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 17,990 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 17,990 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 17,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 17,990 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 17,990 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 17,990 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 17,990 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 17,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,990 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

body condition

footbrake effort poor

oil leaks

steering idler has slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2012 17,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

body condition

footbrake effort poor

oil leaks

steering idler has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2010 17,990 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,990 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,990 miles

small amount off play in steering

spare tyre defective

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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P816 FNU is a 1997 Lada Hussar in Black with a 1,690cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Lada Hussar models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 43,924 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 P816 FNU, 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 29 years old, this Lada Hussar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P816 FNU registered?

P816 FNU is a 1997 Lada Hussar, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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