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P397 FEW

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Grey Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,118 mi
Last recorded113,118 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 FEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 113,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 113,116 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,625 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 110,607 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre has cracks on inner wall

O/S/R Tyre has cracks on inner wall

Pass 24 Apr 2012 108,113 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 108,113 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly cracked on inner walls

Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,529 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 106,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 105,772 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 104,914 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 104,900 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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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P397 FEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Grey with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P397 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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P397 FEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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