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P239 PHY

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,180 mi
Last recorded80,180 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 PHY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 80,180 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center rear seat belt

Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,144 miles

center rear seat belt webbing

offside rear inner wheel arch

rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 28 Sep 2016 78,144 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

center rear seat belt webbing

offside rear inner wheel arch

rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,629 miles

both rear brake calipers sticking

corrosion to offside and nearside floor

engine noise

nearside rear shock absorber leaking and only just passes

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven and to limit

rear brake disc corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2015 75,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake calipers sticking

brake fluid level low

corrosion to offside and nearside floor

engine noise

nearside rear shock absorber leaking and only just passes

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven and to limit

rear brake disc corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,531 miles

both rear calipers sticking

both rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Nov 2014 71,531 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear calipers sticking

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,699 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,436 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH

Fail 5 Nov 2012 61,436 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH

Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,818 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 56,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front discs worn

rear brakes noisey but not visable

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,981 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wiper blades small splits in rubbers

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,293 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,557 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,174 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,375 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 25,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P239 PHY is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P239 PHY, 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 P239 PHY registered?

P239 PHY is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P239 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 PHY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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