Lada Samara 1300 Gl (1991)
1991 Lada Samara 1300 Gl
CarHunch is tracking 1,583 1991 Lada Samara 1300 Gl vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Only 10% of these 1991 Ladas pass MOT on the first attempt, against the UK average of 80%—a stark warning that this model is unreliable by modern standards. None of the 1,583 vehicles analysed recorded dangerous defects, which is the only bright spot in an otherwise dire reliability picture.
The median mileage of just 12,232 miles suggests most survivors are either heavily garaged classics or have spent long periods off the road, making real-world durability hard to judge. With zero recorded failures and advisories per vehicle on average, the data likely reflects that only the most mechanically sound examples are still being tested; if you're genuinely considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist and budget generously for repairs, as parts availability and expertise are now extremely scarce.
We have 1,583 1991 Lada Samara 1300 Gl vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1991 Lada Samara 1300 Gl
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 1991 Lada Samara 1300 Gl 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.
Half of all 1991 Lada Samara 1300 Gl vehicles fall between 12,232 and 12,232 miles.
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