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P148 NHK

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,621 mi
Last recorded98,621 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 NHK
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres in poor condition / perished

both sides, front top mount rubbers perished/poor condition

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

windscreen in poor condition, starting to de-laminate around edges

Fail 25 Sep 2014 98,621 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres in poor condition / perished

both sides, front top mount rubbers perished/poor condition

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

windscreen in poor condition, starting to de-laminate around edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,905 miles

front number plate cracked.

offside rear brake lagging

Fail 27 Jul 2012 65,852 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 64,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear service brake lagging

Fail 31 Jul 2010 62,828 miles

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

both front macpherson strut top mountings starting to perish

Pass 31 Jul 2010 62,828 miles

both front macpherson strut top mountings starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2009 62,148 miles

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

offside rear foot brake lagging

Fail 1 Aug 2009 62,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate starting to delaminate

offside rear foot brake lagging

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,228 miles

front strutt top mounts for cracks\front tyres inner tread approaching legal limit

Fail 18 Aug 2008 61,226 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front strutt top mounts for cracks\front tyres inner tread approaching legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,869 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Aug 2006 51,933 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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P148 NHK 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 P148 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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P148 NHK is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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