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P909 HVC

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Red Lpg 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,368 mi
Last recorded72,368 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 HVC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 72,368 miles

Oil leak

funny smell inside the car

Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,752 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,123 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 55,858 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,411 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 31,102 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 31,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2005 31,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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P909 HVC is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P909 HVC, 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 P909 HVC registered?

P909 HVC is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P909 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P909 HVC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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