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P253 NRP

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,811 mi
Last recorded53,811 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 NRP
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 May 2014 53,811 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 52,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 51,473 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 49,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 47,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside reartyre show signs deterioration.

Pass 26 May 2009 45,520 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S Door mirror slightly cracked N/S Reg.plate lamp slightly dim O/S/R Tyre shows slight signs of age deterioration

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,642 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F inner door handle slightly damaged O/S reg. plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,738 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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P253 NRP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P253 NRP, 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 P253 NRP registered?

P253 NRP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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