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P848 MHJ

1997 Lada Hussar

Red Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,255 mi
Last recorded48,255 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Lada Hussar43,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 MHJ
MakeLada
ModelHussar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,255 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 48,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 48,145 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 47,587 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 47,139 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 44,884 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 41,799 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,297 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 35,927 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering pivot point has slight play nearside idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 32,083 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,691 miles

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 29 Jan 2015 26,918 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear axil oil leak nearside rear

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 31 Jul 2013 22,025 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,858 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,605 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,620 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,730 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,997 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 14,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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P848 MHJ is a 1997 Lada Hussar in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P848 MHJ, 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 P848 MHJ registered?

P848 MHJ is a 1997 Lada Hussar, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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