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P117 JFL

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,839 mi
Last recorded98,839 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 JFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 98,839 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal antislip rubber pad split/worn on the edges

Centre rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective cover missing

Clutch pedal antislip rubber pad missing

Cracks/splits in nearside and offside front top struts rubber mounts

Cut to offside front outer tyre wall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate slightly faded

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Sticker stuck on rear number plate

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Feb 2009 98,806 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake pedal antislip rubber pad split/worn on the edges

Centre rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective cover missing

Clutch pedal antislip rubber pad missing

Cracks/splits in nearside and offside front top struts rubber mounts

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate slightly faded

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Sticker stuck on rear number plate

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Feb 2008 91,723 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedel anti slip pad worn and split

Centre rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism proctive cover missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Feb 2008 91,723 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake pedel anti slip pad worn and split

Centre rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism proctive cover missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil filler cap missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2006 77,289 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 77,289 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P117 JFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P117 JFL, 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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P117 JFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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