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P408 NEW

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Grey Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,732 mi
Last recorded88,732 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 NEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 88,732 miles

both front tyres close to legal tread limit

n/s/r antiroll bar rubber bush worn

n/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

n/s/r tyre inner edge scrubbed and worn low

Fail 27 Mar 2008 88,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to legal tread limit

n/s/r antiroll bar rubber bush worn

n/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

n/s/r tyre inner edge scrubbed and worn low

Pass 13 Mar 2007 83,370 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 83,370 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bad oil leak from engine sump leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2006 78,335 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 78,284 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P408 NEW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Grey with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P408 NEW, 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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What year was P408 NEW registered?

P408 NEW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P408 NEW safe to buy?

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