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P38 DJW

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

129,201 mi
Last recorded129,201 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 DJW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 129,201 miles

Advise handbrake cables replaced soon, slightly restricted movement does not allow auto adjustment of mechanism.

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 129,201 miles

Advise handbrake cables replaced soon, slightly restricted movement does not allow auto adjustment of mechanism.

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 127,720 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 127,708 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 125,346 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 125,343 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 125,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

unable to check due to exhaust condition

Pass 10 Oct 2005 121,977 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 121,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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P38 DJW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P38 DJW, 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 P38 DJW registered?

P38 DJW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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