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P253 FJC

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

91,149 mi
Last recorded91,149 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 FJC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 91,149 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 91,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 91,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

n/s front door handle damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2007 90,721 miles

Centre Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 89,433 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 89,433 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P253 FJC is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 P253 FJC, 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 P253 FJC registered?

P253 FJC is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P253 FJC safe to buy?

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