MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Inner Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Inner Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight play in steering system
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Lada Hussar?
Based on 895 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R978 WKE is a 1997 Lada Hussar in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 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 R978 WKE, 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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R978 WKE is a 1997 Lada Hussar, first registered on 15 September 1997.
Is R978 WKE safe to buy?
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