CarVerify

Free Car Check

P235 YEL

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,082 mi
Last recorded81,082 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 YEL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 81,082 miles

tempory handle fitted offside front door

Fail 27 Nov 2014 81,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tempory handle fitted offside front door

Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 79,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 75,825 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 75,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,535 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 71,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 67,907 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,424 miles

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

air bag warning light indicat

Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,183 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 60,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,271 miles

accident damage to both sides of the vehicle.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,951 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 52,951 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

damage to vehicle all round.

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
Full Hyundai Lantra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P235 YEL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P235 YEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P235 YEL?

You can check the full history of P235 YEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P235 YEL registered?

P235 YEL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P235 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 YEL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P235 YEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P235 YEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.