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P605 FUJ

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,747 mi
Last recorded117,747 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 FUJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2011 117,747 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 108,048 miles

OS REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT

rear antiroll links worn

slight blow exhaust

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Jun 2010 107,572 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

OS REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT & HEAVILY PERISHED

rear anti roll links worn

slight blow exhaust

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Jun 2009 100,729 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

cv boots cracking

front flexis perishing

os rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 17 Jun 2009 100,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to brake pipes

cv boots cracking

front flexis perishing

os rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 5 Jun 2008 95,292 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 95,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 85,744 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 85,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 75,261 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P605 FUJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P605 FUJ, 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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P605 FUJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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