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P565 ALJ

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,665 mi
Last recorded115,665 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 ALJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 115,665 miles

Airbag light on

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Engine found with no signs of oil on dipstick - topped up to minimum for purpose of test

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

Nearside outer cv boot stretched

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2011 115,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Airbag light on

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Engine found with no signs of oil on dipstick - topped up to minimum for purpose of test

Nearside outer cv boot stretched

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,449 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 104,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 99,225 miles

air bag light on

Fail 30 Jun 2009 99,225 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

Pass 29 May 2008 92,515 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2007 83,986 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 83,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 80,281 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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P565 ALJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P565 ALJ, 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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P565 ALJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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