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P272 MJN

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,322 mi
Last recorded50,322 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 MJN
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,322 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 50,319 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 46,001 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,792 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 43,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,991 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,049 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,676 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,693 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,822 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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P272 MJN is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P272 MJN, 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 P272 MJN registered?

P272 MJN is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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