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P271 OBD

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 OBD
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,000 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f window inop

rear dampers have neglagable damping effect

Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,921 miles

air bag light on

Fail 29 Oct 2012 97,921 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2010 74,982 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 74,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

o/s/r anti roll bar bottom link bush has slight play

o/s/r anti roll bar bush has slight play

rear shockers weak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,480 miles

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

air bag warning light on

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Oct 2009 65,473 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

airbag light on

general underbody corrosion

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,530 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,758 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,133 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,609 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 40,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front numberplate cracked

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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P271 OBD is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P271 OBD, 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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P271 OBD is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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