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P291 DDP

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,576 mi
Last recorded46,576 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 DDP
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 46,576 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag warning light on

battery insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,576 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag warning light on

battery insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,884 miles

battery insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2011 41,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,019 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 40,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

dent in n/s sill

front no plate detteriated

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,763 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate starting to deteriate

n/s sill damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2008 37,763 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate starting to deteriate

n/s sill damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2007 35,642 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,642 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,764 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 32,764 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s outer sill has been damaged

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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P291 DDP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P291 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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P291 DDP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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