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P557 WHG

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,873 mi
Last recorded72,873 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 WHG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2014 72,873 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,682 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,944 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 69,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,894 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 64,674 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,602 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 62,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,461 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 60,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,827 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 57,513 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 57,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P557 WHG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P557 WHG, 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 P557 WHG registered?

P557 WHG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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