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P139 KAK

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,380 mi
Last recorded105,380 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 KAK
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 105,380 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 105,380 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,474 miles

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

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 21 Oct 2011 93,564 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 93,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,490 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 86,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,105 miles

heavy rust on end of sills

rear anti roll bars slight play

washers a bit weak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 76,530 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 76,526 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 71,573 miles

both rear wheels starting to bind slightly

brake pads not checked

Fail 7 Nov 2006 67,298 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front outer c.v boots starting to crack & perish

Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,298 miles

both front outer c.v boots starting to crack & perish

Pass 4 Nov 2005 54,478 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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P139 KAK is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc 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 P139 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 29 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P139 KAK is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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