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P859 RNG

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,157 mi
Last recorded80,157 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 RNG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,157 miles

advise exhuast system rusty

advise rear offside brake pipe slightly rusty

advise slight play in rear nearside link arm

advise slight play in rear offside link arm

Fail 21 Sep 2010 80,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise exhuast system rusty

advise rear offside brake pipe slightly rusty

advise slight play in rear nearside link arm

advise slight play in rear offside link arm

Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,488 miles

advise engine oil leaks

advise exhaust rusty

advise letter P in rear number plate starting to fade

advise slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 3 Oct 2008 69,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,784 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 60,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P859 RNG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P859 RNG, 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 P859 RNG registered?

P859 RNG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P859 RNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 RNG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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