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P246 SWS

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,535 mi
Last recorded132,535 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 SWS
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2009 132,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 132,535 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 120,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 120,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 108,658 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 89,804 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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P246 SWS is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P246 SWS, 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 P246 SWS registered?

P246 SWS is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P246 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 SWS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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