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P262 DDP

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Purple Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,242 mi
Last recorded78,242 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 DDP
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,242 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 69,007 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 69,005 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full brake service advised

Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

long handbrake travel †n/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 20 Jun 2006 60,921 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid low †n/s/f brake pipe corroded †front and centre exhausts corroded †n/s/r tyre 2mm at edge †long handbrake travel

Pass 30 Jun 2005 59,506 miles

n/s/f inner door handle damaged †n/s washer partially blocked †slight wear n/s/r a/roll bar link

Fail 27 Jun 2005 59,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

n/s/f inner handle broken †n/s washer partially blocked †sight wear n/s/r a/roll bar link

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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P262 DDP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Purple with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P262 DDP, 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 P262 DDP registered?

P262 DDP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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