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P598 HEW

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,413 mi
Last recorded84,413 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 HEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,413 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 84,412 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,668 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 79,898 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs scored

Fail 22 Sep 2011 77,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs scored

Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,940 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 75,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,797 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 73,797 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,712 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,264 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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P598 HEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 85,642 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 P598 HEW, 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 30 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P598 HEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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