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P257 NRP

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,540 mi
Last recorded76,540 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 NRP
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2007 76,540 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise n/s/f tyre low on tread

advise n/s/r shocker has slight oil leak/ advise replacement

Pass 10 Mar 2006 71,807 miles

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

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

front offside indicator lamp outer lens damaged but inner lens complete

front registration plate slightly damaged around digits but still secure and legible

rear registration plate slightly obscured by towing ball

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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P257 NRP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P257 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 P257 NRP registered?

P257 NRP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P257 NRP safe to buy?

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