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P838 DRC

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,351 mi
Last recorded82,351 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 DRC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,351 miles

nsr tyre worn

play in track rods

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,399 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 73,715 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 73,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear no plate poor

Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,029 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 68,029 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,182 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 66,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 53,454 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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P838 DRC is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P838 DRC, 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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What year was P838 DRC registered?

P838 DRC is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P838 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 DRC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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