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P734 DCU

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,211 mi
Last recorded122,211 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 DCU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 122,211 miles

exhaust rattle

front and rear reg plates in poor condition

gear oil leak

handbrake high

nsr inner tyre sidewall in poor condition

nssf cv in poor condition

rear brakes noisey in rolling road

Fail 11 Jun 2008 122,211 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rattle

front and rear reg plates in poor condition

gear oil leak

handbrake high

nsr inner tyre sidewall in poor condition

nssf cv in poor condition

rear brakes noisey in rolling road

Pass 4 Jun 2007 109,911 miles

slight crack front number plate

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 109,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust noisey

front reg plate damaged

slight play nsr top strut mount

Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,193 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 95,193 miles

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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P734 DCU 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 P734 DCU, 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 P734 DCU registered?

P734 DCU is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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