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P954 JJC

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,614 mi
Last recorded122,614 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 JJC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 122,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

signs of oil leak around engine area

Pass 4 Apr 2011 116,588 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 116,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 110,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 103,124 miles

Advise front number plate

Advise rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 8 Mar 2008 97,092 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 91,315 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 84,569 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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P954 JJC is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P954 JJC, 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 P954 JJC registered?

P954 JJC is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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