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P181 LGM

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,495 mi
Last recorded93,495 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 LGM
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 93,495 miles

n/s/f hub worn

Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,495 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2013 88,265 miles

n/s wiper poor.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 88,265 miles

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s wiper poor.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 86,457 miles

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

both rear sills corroded

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r footbrake low

Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,457 miles

both rear sills corroded

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r footbrake low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,913 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 84,913 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2010 83,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers mirror cracked.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 81,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers mirror cracked.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 78,352 miles

o/s mirror cracked

oil filter corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2007 75,009 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 75,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 74,419 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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P181 LGM is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P181 LGM, 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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P181 LGM is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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