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N297 PDL

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,134 mi
Last recorded130,134 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 PDL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 130,134 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 130,128 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 124,614 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 114,560 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 114,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 101,930 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 101,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra?

Based on 134,580 MOT tests across 20,035 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
5,190
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,241
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,809
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,268
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
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N297 PDL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 85,642 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 Hyundai Lantra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N297 PDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N297 PDL registered?

N297 PDL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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