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P722 WRG

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,708 mi
Last recorded81,708 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 WRG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2008 81,708 miles

Both MAIN Brake pipes corroding, deemed to be 'Just' OK at time of test, hence would advise early replacement

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 81,708 miles

Both MAIN Brake pipes corroding, deemed to be 'Just' OK at time of test, hence would advise early replacement

Fail 17 Jan 2007 75,281 miles

Advise Timing Belt replacement

Checks to be kept on corroding exhaust system †

Checks to be kept on corroding fuel filler neck/breather pipe

Engine Sump corroded and leaking oil

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front and Nearside rear tyres wearing on outer shoulders checks to be kept

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 75,281 miles

Advise Timing Belt replacement

Checks to be kept on corroding exhaust system †

Checks to be kept on corroding fuel filler neck/breather pipe

Engine Sump corroded and leaking oil

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

Nearside front and Nearside rear tyres wearing on outer shoulders checks to be kept

Fail 10 Jan 2006 67,356 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2006 67,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

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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P722 WRG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P722 WRG, 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 P722 WRG registered?

P722 WRG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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