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P543 RFL

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,868 mi
Last recorded172,868 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 RFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 172,868 miles

exhaust joints rusting.osr tyre worn on edge.o/s sill rusting (attn req soon)front tyres 3/4 worn.pads 3/4 worn.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 172,868 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust joints rusting.osr tyre worn on edge.o/s sill rusting (attn req soon)front tyres 3/4 worn.pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 165,388 miles

off side sill rusty, off side rear tyre worn near to limit, near side sill rusty, power steering pump damp.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 155,990 miles

rear cylinders corroded, o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Feb 2008 145,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 141,880 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 141,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 127,819 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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P543 RFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P543 RFL, 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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P543 RFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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