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P539 RAH

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,481 mi
Last recorded66,481 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 RAH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Feb 2014 51,437 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,937 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 44,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,554 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,463 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 41,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,041 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 38,481 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres perished

front no plate cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,481 miles

both front tyres perished

front no plate cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,350 miles

slight damage to front reg plate

Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,297 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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P539 RAH is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P539 RAH, 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 P539 RAH registered?

P539 RAH is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P539 RAH safe to buy?

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