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P128 JFL

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,593 mi
Last recorded32,593 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 JFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 32,593 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 30,006 miles

Damage to most panels

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 29,982 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

damage to most body panels

Pass 17 Dec 2021 29,650 miles

Damage to most panels around vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2020 29,392 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 29,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 28,876 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 28,411 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 27,829 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 27,198 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 27,198 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 26,614 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 26,117 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 25,526 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 25,526 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,526 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 25,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 21 Dec 2011 25,049 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,563 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,045 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,376 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,813 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 11 Dec 2006 22,152 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 21,594 miles

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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P128 JFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P128 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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P128 JFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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