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P546 PCA

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,893 mi
Last recorded96,893 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 PCA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2009 96,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn to legal limit rec replacement a s a p

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jan 2009 96,893 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit rec replacement a s a p

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 May 2007 87,956 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 87,956 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 12 May 2006 84,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 84,311 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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P546 PCA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P546 PCA, 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 P546 PCA registered?

P546 PCA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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