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P342 VHT

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,106 mi
Last recorded110,106 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 VHT
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,106 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills have some corrosion

Offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside rear brake pipe has some corroison

drivers door catch strap broken

Fail 4 Sep 2014 110,106 miles

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

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

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills have some corrosion

Offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside rear brake pipe has some corroison

drivers door catch strap broken

Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,529 miles

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

dampness around offside rear shocker

slight noise offside fornt wheel bearing

slight restrictive movement offside rear wheel

Fail 27 Aug 2013 105,529 miles

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

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

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

dampness around offside rear shocker

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

slight restrictive movement offside rear wheel

Pass 23 Aug 2012 101,883 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY IN OFFSIDE REAR

CHIPS IN SCREEN OFFSIDE BUT NOT IN ZONE A

PARTS OF EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

SLIGHT FRAY OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT

Fail 22 Aug 2012 101,883 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY IN OFFSIDE REAR

CHIPS IN SCREEN OFFSIDE BUT NOT IN ZONE A

PARTS OF EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

SLIGHT FRAY OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT

Pass 17 Aug 2011 98,431 miles

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 16 Aug 2011 98,431 miles

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

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)

Offside 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)

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 3 Sep 2010 93,506 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 93,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,380 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 88,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion on under body

Pass 18 Aug 2008 81,983 miles

air bag light on

Fail 18 Aug 2008 81,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Aug 2007 76,058 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 76,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside front brake pads low

Pass 21 Aug 2006 69,960 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 69,960 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

airbag warning light permanently on

mid section of exhaust in generally poor condition

nearside front indicator lens cracked and taped in place

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pads low

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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P342 VHT is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P342 VHT, 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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P342 VHT is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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