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P492 HEW

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,673 mi
Last recorded123,673 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 HEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 123,673 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 112,028 miles

airbag light is on

both outer sills in poor condition

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 13 Mar 2009 112,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag light is on

both outer sills in poor condition

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Feb 2008 101,316 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 101,316 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

air bag light is on

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 89,839 miles

air bag light illuminated

n/s/r tyre showing abnormal wear to inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2006 77,823 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P492 HEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P492 HEW, 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 P492 HEW registered?

P492 HEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P492 HEW safe to buy?

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