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P953 UFW

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,954 mi
Last recorded109,954 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 UFW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 109,954 miles

nearside front door catch upper is detached

Fail 29 Aug 2009 109,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

nearside front door catch upper is detached

Pass 28 Aug 2008 104,615 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 97,971 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 97,971 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 92,621 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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P953 UFW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P953 UFW, 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 P953 UFW registered?

P953 UFW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P953 UFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P953 UFW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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