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P243 LOJ

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,677 mi
Last recorded103,677 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 LOJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,677 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 103,677 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,284 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 102,638 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear sills corrosion and rear wheel arches

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear number plate

steering wheel

Fail 24 Mar 2015 102,638 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear sills corrosion and rear wheel arches

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear number plate

steering wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,385 miles

steering wheel deterorated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 99,509 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 99,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 97,074 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 94,149 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 94,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 92,473 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 90,008 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 90,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,050 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 82,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 76,792 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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P243 LOJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P243 LOJ, 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 P243 LOJ registered?

P243 LOJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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