Lada Samara 1.1 (1995)

533 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.8% first-time pass rate

1995 Lada Samara 1.1

CarHunch is tracking 533 1995 Lada Samara 1.1 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

The 1995 Lada Samara 1.1 matches the UK average with an 80% first-time pass rate, and remarkably, none of the 533 vehicles analysed ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely rare result for a car of this age. What makes this even more impressive is the near-absence of failures: just 0.01 failures per vehicle on average, with zero advisories recorded across the entire cohort.

These cars are running at modest mileage for their age, with a median of 32,140 miles, which partly explains the clean MOT record; however, the zero-advisory figure suggests either exceptional durability or that surviving examples have been exceptionally well-maintained. Before buying, verify full service history and run a pre-purchase inspection to confirm any major components haven't been neglected, as these vehicles' longevity seems to depend entirely on owner care rather than inherent design robustness.

MOT statistics not available

We have 533 1995 Lada Samara 1.1 vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.

What to check before buying a 1995 Lada Samara 1.1

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Lada Samara 1.1 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,380
low mileage
32,140
typical
33,163
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Lada Samara 1.1 vehicles fall between 19,380 and 33,163 miles.

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Other model years — Lada Samara 1.1:

1996