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P171 HVV

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,845 mi
Last recorded140,845 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 HVV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 140,845 miles

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

DAMAGE TO O/S/R OUTER SILL

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 140,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

DAMAGE TO O/S/R OUTER SILL

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 130,307 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alloy wheel fitted to o/s/r all other wheels are steel wheels

Fail 30 Aug 2008 130,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alloy wheel fitted to o/s/r all other wheels are steel wheels

Pass 29 Aug 2007 121,700 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 121,700 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jun 2006 109,639 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 109,639 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine oil leak

off side front brake pipe starting to corrode, all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust system join in poor condition

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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P171 HVV is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 85,642 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 P171 HVV, 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 30 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P171 HVV is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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