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P143 KAK

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

104,083 mi
Last recorded104,083 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 KAK
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2008 104,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jan 2006 82,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 82,581 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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P143 KAK is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P143 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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What year was P143 KAK registered?

P143 KAK is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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