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P59 XNJ

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,495 mi
Last recorded68,495 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 XNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,495 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 66,350 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

incorrect battery fitted to vehicle

nearside rear tyre lightly perished

Fail 5 Oct 2009 66,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

windscreen washers poor

Pass 3 Oct 2008 62,678 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 58,780 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 57,276 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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P59 XNJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P59 XNJ, 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 P59 XNJ registered?

P59 XNJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P59 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 XNJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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