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P285 VYJ

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,239 mi
Last recorded67,239 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 VYJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,239 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 867,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Some damage to right front belt webbing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 61,409 miles

Engine oil filler cap missing

Front brake balance close to service limit

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2006 61,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine oil filler cap missing

Front brake balance close to servive limit (right low)

Oil leak

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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P285 VYJ is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 85,642 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 P285 VYJ, 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 30 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P285 VYJ registered?

P285 VYJ is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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