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P101 RPW

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,535 mi
Last recorded89,535 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 RPW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,535 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 89,535 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 86,649 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 86,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 83,222 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 83,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,948 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 76,948 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,743 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 61,629 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,629 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,824 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P101 RPW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 83,551 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 P101 RPW, 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 29 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P101 RPW registered?

P101 RPW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P101 RPW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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