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P954 TNH

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,075 mi
Last recorded121,075 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 TNH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2011 121,075 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 18 Jun 2010 112,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 112,120 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 104,876 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 104,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 96,394 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 96,394 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2007 88,729 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 88,729 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 81,098 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 TNH is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P954 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 P954 TNH registered?

P954 TNH is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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