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P142 NHK

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,630 mi
Last recorded160,630 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 NHK
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 160,630 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.Nearside front tyre has damaged sidewalls due to underinflation.

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 160,597 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges.Nearside front tyre has damaged sidewalls due to underinflation.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 137,845 miles

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

front registration plate cracked and deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc outer face corroded

offside rear tyre worn low,bald on inner edge and severely cracked on outer edge

slight imbalance on rear brakes-offside working better

Fail 18 Jan 2013 137,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front registration plate cracked and deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc outer face corroded

offside rear tyre worn low,bald on inner edge and severely cracked on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 115,116 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 115,087 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.Replacement advised.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 96,901 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,546 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,977 miles

front tyre treads getting low on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,476 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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P142 NHK is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P142 NHK, 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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P142 NHK is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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