Lada Samara Slx (1991)
1991 Lada Samara Slx
CarHunch is tracking 425 1991 Lada Samara Slx vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1991 Lada Samara SLX has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 20%, nearly four times worse than the UK average of 80%—this is a serious red flag for reliability. With zero dangerous defects recorded across 425 vehicles, the failures aren't safety-critical, but the sheer volume of them suggests systemic wear or design issues that catch out most owners on their first test.
The median mileage of 16,063 miles is exceptionally low for a 1991 model, which hints that most of these cars are either garage queens or have been heavily worked over—either way, the low mileage doesn't explain the terrible pass rate, so the problem lies in component durability rather than hard miles. If you're considering one, budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a specialist, because MOT failure is the norm, not the exception, with this particular car.
We have 425 1991 Lada Samara Slx 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 Slx
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 Slx 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 Slx vehicles fall between 16,063 and 16,063 miles.
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