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P947 TNH

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,598 mi
Last recorded75,598 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 TNH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,598 miles

engine hunting at idle.

exhaust poor condition corroded not blowing at time of test.

front & rear number plates poor condtion at time of test.

front inner brake pads 3/4 worn at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres very low tread on outer edges at time of test.

o/s/f outer cv boot small clip end slightly greasy not split or insecure at time of test

o/s/r outer sill corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

slight play/wear in o/s/f track rod end not to x/s at time of test.

sump corroded and leaking oil at time of test.

tyre size 175/65/r14

Fail 26 Nov 2013 75,598 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

engine hunting at idle.

exhaust poor condition corroded not blowing at time of test.

front & rear number plates poor condtion at time of test.

front inner brake pads 3/4 worn at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres very low tread on outer edges at time of test.

o/s/f outer cv boot small clip end slightly greasy not split or insecure at time of test

o/s/r outer sill corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

slight play/wear in o/s/f track rod end not to x/s at time of test.

sump corroded and leaking oil at time of test.

tyre size 175/65/r14

Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,702 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,236 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,291 miles

engine sump corroded not leaking oil at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake effort silghtly low not below limits at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,377 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 55,450 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 55,450 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 50,812 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 50,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

175/65/r14/82h.

o/s/r tyre 2mm left (1.6mm limit)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 45,504 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 45,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P947 TNH is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P947 TNH, 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 P947 TNH registered?

P947 TNH is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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