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P246 TEG

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,168 mi
Last recorded168,168 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 TEG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 168,168 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 168,168 miles

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Battery insecure

Bonnet safety latch seized.

Corrosion to Chassis.

Corrosion to suspension compnents.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r brake slightly binding.

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

Slight play in Anti-roll car links.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 151,758 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 15,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1,both front outer driveshaft gaitors cracking 2,both front top strut rubber mountings cracking 3,corrosion appearing on underbody and suspension

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Sep 2006 135,052 miles

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

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 TEG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 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 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 P246 TEG, 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 P246 TEG registered?

P246 TEG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P246 TEG safe to buy?

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