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P121 KAK

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,140 mi
Last recorded67,140 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 KAK
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,140 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,514 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 65,514 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,925 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,602 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 60,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner w/arch (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,700 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 55,700 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,454 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 49,454 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,174 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 47,174 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,211 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 45,211 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,875 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 42,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rusting to both rear chassis

rusting to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,440 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 38,440 miles

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

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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P121 KAK is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P121 KAK, 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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P121 KAK is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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