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P303 FEW

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,513 mi
Last recorded99,513 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 FEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 99,513 miles

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

drivers window not working

tyres nearside front bald on edge

Fail 14 May 2010 97,110 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

drivers window not working

rear brake out of balance

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 14 May 2010 97,110 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

drivers window not working

rear brake out of balance

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 11 May 2009 93,937 miles

drivers window not working

Pass 13 May 2008 90,295 miles

engine noisey

Fail 12 May 2008 90,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine noisey

battery insecure

Pass 3 May 2007 87,160 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 May 2006 82,791 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 82,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 May 2005 78,899 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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P303 FEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P303 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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What year was P303 FEW registered?

P303 FEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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