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P740 KOF

1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,574 mi
Last recorded108,574 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi93,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 KOF
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Lsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 108,574 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 108,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 90,680 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 90,678 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi?

Based on 1,140 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
7,145
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
position lamp(s) not working 80
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Full Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi reliability report

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P740 KOF is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 93,608 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 1.6 Lsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P740 KOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P740 KOF registered?

P740 KOF is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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