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P71 KWC

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,179 mi
Last recorded131,179 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 KWC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 131,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 124,251 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 124,097 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 117,408 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 117,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,403 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,402 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 98,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,730 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly worn smooth on the inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 75,950 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 75,950 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,160 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 66,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,796 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,970 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 52,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,511 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 51,265 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,651 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 49,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,887 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,157 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 46,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 44,253 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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P71 KWC is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 P71 KWC, 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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P71 KWC is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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