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P242 DDP

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,967 mi
Last recorded77,967 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 DDP
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,967 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,951 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side rear tyre side wall cracking up.

Pass 30 May 2009 71,131 miles

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,798 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 65,796 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 59,747 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 54,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,154 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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P242 DDP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green 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 P242 DDP, 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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What year was P242 DDP registered?

P242 DDP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P242 DDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 DDP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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