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P4 VGW

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,542 mi
Last recorded59,542 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 VGW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,542 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf door strap broken

Fail 13 Jan 2014 59,542 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf door strap broken

Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,854 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 57,801 miles

front c,v boots perishing

recommend cambelt if due

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,019 miles

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

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,938 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 55,938 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,657 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small dent nearside front wheel rim

Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,933 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,422 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 50,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2006 49,384 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 49,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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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P4 VGW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P4 VGW, 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 P4 VGW registered?

P4 VGW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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