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P953 GFL

1996 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,281 mi
Last recorded101,281 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 GFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2009 101,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 93,283 miles

both cv boots perished-exhaust rusty-both front tyres low -inlet manifold gasket leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2006 81,016 miles

Engine noisy - possible tappet worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R tyre under inflated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate loose

minor engine/gearbox leaks

Fail 25 Nov 2006 81,016 miles

Engine noisy - possible tappet worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R tyre under inflated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate loose

minor engine/gearbox leaks

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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P953 GFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P953 GFL, 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 P953 GFL registered?

P953 GFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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