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P168 VGT

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,491 mi
Last recorded77,491 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 VGT
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 77,491 miles

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

engine had a missfire due to faulty ht lead have done a temporary repair, if missfire should re-occur then a new set of ht leads will be needed.

engine was low on oil have toped up with 2 litres of 10/40

offside front wheel centre cap missing revealing that the wheel apears to be hitting some protruding bolts on the hub.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 77,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery terminals loose

engine had a missfire due to faulty ht lead have done a temporary repair, if missfire should re-occur then a new set of ht leads will be needed.

engine was low on oil have toped up with 2 litres of 10/40

offside front wheel centre cap missing revealing that the wheel apears to be hitting some protruding bolts on the hub.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,634 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 70,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f n/s/r tyres low tread

Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,035 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,977 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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P168 VGT is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P168 VGT, 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 P168 VGT registered?

P168 VGT is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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