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R231 YAT

1997 Lada Hussar

Red Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,286 mi
Last recorded42,286 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Lada Hussar43,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 YAT
MakeLada
ModelHussar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 42,286 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 42,281 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R231 YAT is a 1997 Lada Hussar in Red with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R231 YAT, 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 R231 YAT registered?

R231 YAT is a 1997 Lada Hussar, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R231 YAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 YAT 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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