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P301 FEW

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

127,596 mi
Last recorded127,596 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 FEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2014 127,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Cut to n/s rear tyre

Exhaust corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres age cracking

Sump corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,836 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2013 122,830 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,465 miles

both outer driveshaft gaitors age cracking

dampness around steering rack

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

sump corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2012 119,465 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both outer driveshaft gaitors age cracking

dampness around steering rack

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

sump corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 116,072 miles

see advisory sheet 859357361265

Fail 24 Sep 2011 115,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

both brake backplates heavily rusted

both front and rear subframes heavily rusted

exhaust heavily rusted at joints

front brakes on stops!!

Pass 25 Sep 2010 112,323 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both outer c.v gaiters heavily age cracked and weeping grease

Dampness around power steering rack

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Geaneral corrosion to front / rear sub-frames and related suspension components

Oil leak

Rattling noise from engine

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Sump corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2010 112,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All coil springs corroded

Both outer c.v gaiters heavily age cracked and weeping grease

Dampness around power steering rack

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Geaneral corrosion to front / rear sub-frames and related suspension components

Oil leak

Rattling noise from engine

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Sump corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,313 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/f outer & inner sill corroded

advanced corrosion on rear coil springs

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

both front indicators slightly insecure

both front outer cv gaiters heavily perished & grease dampness around innner attachments

corrosion on battery tray

damage to n/s outer sill

dampness around steering rack

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints & boxes

front & rear number plates deteriorated

front coil springs corroded

front suspension turrets corroded

previous repair evident to n/s/r subframe

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2009 108,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advanced corrosion on rear coil springs

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

both front indicators slightly insecure

both front outer cv gaiters heavily perished & grease dampness around innner attachments

corrosion on battery tray

damage to n/s outer sill

dampness around steering rack

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints & boxes

front & rear number plates deteriorated

front coil springs corroded

front suspension turrets corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/f outer & inner sill corroded

previous repair evident to n/s/r subframe

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2008 103,958 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both no. plates fadded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf sill damaged

osf blade poor

Pass 27 Sep 2008 103,958 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both no. plates fadded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf sill damaged

osf blade poor

Pass 3 Oct 2007 98,942 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check hydrolics fully due to rain water

Fail 29 Sep 2007 98,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check hydrolics fully due to rain water

Pass 26 Sep 2006 93,797 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2006 93,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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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P301 FEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 P301 FEW, 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.

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P301 FEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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