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P478 TFL

1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,207 mi
Last recorded91,207 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi92,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 TFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Glsi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 91,207 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 91,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside sill corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2006 86,140 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi?

Based on 1,720 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,134
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
Brake pipe excessively corroded 169
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 122
position lamp(s) not working 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 100
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P478 TFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 92,532 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P478 TFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P478 TFL registered?

P478 TFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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