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P843 KOL

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,399 mi
Last recorded65,399 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 KOL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,399 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 65,399 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,207 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 59,207 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,903 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 51,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,275 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 40,544 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,177 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 38,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,496 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,939 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 34,939 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,796 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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P843 KOL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P843 KOL, 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 P843 KOL registered?

P843 KOL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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