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P497 TBD

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,409 mi
Last recorded106,409 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 TBD
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 106,409 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 104,978 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 104,978 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 102,455 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 102,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 102,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise strong exhaust flexi badly detiorated and weak

damage to nearside rear

engine noisey

fuel light illuminated

nearside rear tyre just above limit

play in both outer cv joints

Pass 21 May 2009 98,458 miles

Advise anti roll bar doesnt apeer central

Advise bopttom pulley wheel doesnt appear to run true

Advise engine noisey

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise hand brake has alot of travel

Advise most suspension coponants corrroded

Advise near side rear quater damaged

Advise offsid erear tyre on the legal limit

Advise wqipers in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2009 98,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Advise anti roll bar doesnt apeer central

Advise bopttom pulley wheel doesnt appear to run true

Advise engine noisey

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise hand brake has alot of travel

Advise most suspension coponants corrroded

Advise near side rear quater damaged

Advise offsid erear tyre on the legal limit

Advise wqipers in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2008 87,850 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRINGS WORN/FLAT SPOTTED (BEEN FOULING SHOCK SURROUND)

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST REQUIRES IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

advise strong exhaust flexi badly detiorated and weak

corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 7 May 2008 87,532 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear subframe

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRINGS WORN/FLAT SPOTTED (BEEN FOULING SHOCK SURROUND)

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST REQUIRES IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

advise strong exhaust flexi badly detiorated and weak

Pass 18 May 2007 76,477 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 72,353 miles

nearside rear door damaged

play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

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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P497 TBD is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P497 TBD, 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 P497 TBD registered?

P497 TBD is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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