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P309 LDP

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,530 mi
Last recorded142,530 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 LDP
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 142,530 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 142,530 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

oil filler cap missing causing oil to escape

Pass 26 Oct 2012 139,692 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 137,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 137,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 134,664 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 132,256 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges worn to legal limit

some damage to front number plate

some distortion of all tyres

Fail 21 Jan 2009 132,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges worn to legal limit

some damage to front number plate

some distortion of all tyres

Pass 5 Feb 2008 125,638 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

some damage to front number plate, not excessive.

some distortion of rear tyres, not excessive.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 117,553 miles

Battery insecure

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

some damage to front number plate

Pass 13 Feb 2006 109,764 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 109,764 miles

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

advice front number plate

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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P309 LDP 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 66.7%.

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 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 P309 LDP, 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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P309 LDP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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