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P238 FEW

1996 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,913 mi
Last recorded106,913 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 FEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 106,913 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

clutch pedel rubber missing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 102,522 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedel rubber missing

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Oct 2008 102,522 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedel rubber missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Nov 2007 98,044 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 89,738 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 89,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

airbag light on

Pass 11 Nov 2005 83,232 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 83,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P238 FEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P238 FEW, 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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What year was P238 FEW registered?

P238 FEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P238 FEW safe to buy?

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