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P243 SWS

1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,299 mi
Last recorded115,299 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi96,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 SWS
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Glsi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 115,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 101,282 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 101,282 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 100,977 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 100,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi?

Based on 1,720 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,134
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
Brake pipe excessively corroded 169
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 122
position lamp(s) not working 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 100
Full Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi reliability report

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P243 SWS is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 96,219 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 1.6 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P243 SWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P243 SWS registered?

P243 SWS is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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