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P278 BUT

1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,243 mi
Last recorded77,243 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi96,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 BUT
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Glsi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2009 77,243 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,242 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,841 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 56,741 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi?

Based on 1,720 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,134
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
Brake pipe excessively corroded 169
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 122
position lamp(s) not working 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 100
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P278 BUT is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 96,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P278 BUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P278 BUT registered?

P278 BUT is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P278 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 BUT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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