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P979 SDU

1997 Lada Hussar

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

15,669 mi
Last recorded15,669 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Lada Hussar43,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 SDU
MakeLada
ModelHussar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2010 15,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 15,669 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,262 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 15,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 14,644 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 14,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,074 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 14,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,418 miles

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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P979 SDU is a 1997 Lada Hussar in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P979 SDU, 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 P979 SDU registered?

P979 SDU is a 1997 Lada Hussar, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P979 SDU safe to buy?

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