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P494 SAV

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,570 mi
Last recorded78,570 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 SAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,570 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres cracked where tread meets outer wall. no cord or ply showing.

both rear tyres worn on outer wall and starting to crack on inner walls. no cord or ply showing

front number plate cracked. but still readable.

fuel tank has temporaray cap fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2008 76,905 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 73,535 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,220 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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P494 SAV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P494 SAV, 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 P494 SAV registered?

P494 SAV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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