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P183 NEW

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,657 mi
Last recorded67,657 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 NEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 67,657 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 67,657 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 63,977 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,600 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 54,704 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brakes becoming uneven

Pass 8 May 2006 54,704 miles

rear brakes becoming uneven

Pass 21 Apr 2005 49,170 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2005 49,170 miles

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

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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P183 NEW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P183 NEW, 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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P183 NEW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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