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P38 JYA

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,752 mi
Last recorded131,752 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 JYA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 131,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 126,336 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 120,711 miles

Oil leak

rear clamp on rear box corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 120,709 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

rear brakes are noisy when brake pedal applied.

rear clamp on rear box corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 113,820 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 113,820 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,629 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 106,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 100,039 miles

corrosion to sills,suspension mounts/components

Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,033 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 82,381 miles

corrosion to suspension mounts

Fail 24 Sep 2007 82,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to suspension mounts

Pass 21 Sep 2006 70,550 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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P38 JYA is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P38 JYA, 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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P38 JYA is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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