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P551 MPO

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 MPO
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 128,004 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 127,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 121,731 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 121,728 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 114,492 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/f c/v boot cracked/perished

n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit

o/s/f c/v boot cracked/perished

o/s/r number plate lamp dim

un even rise and fall between rear brakes

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Fail 21 Jan 2013 114,492 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f c/v boot cracked/perished

o/s/r number plate lamp dim

un even rise and fall between rear brakes

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/f c/v boot cracked/perished

n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,681 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leaks (rocker gasket?)

slight windscreen damage

wiper blade efficiency poor

Pass 1 Feb 2011 98,336 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

dampness /oil misting on power steering pump

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 27 Jan 2011 98,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

dampness /oil misting on power steering pump

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2009 86,382 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate damaged

offside rear outer body sill corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 83,033 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2007 78,547 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 74,377 miles

front number plate damaged

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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P551 MPO is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White 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 P551 MPO, 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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P551 MPO is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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