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P954 VMJ

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,534 mi
Last recorded82,534 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,534 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,525 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,156 miles

Oil leak

n/s/front shocker poor due to corrosion

battrey inscure

Fail 30 Aug 2012 81,135 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/front shocker poor due to corrosion

battrey inscure

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,331 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 79,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

water leak from radiator bottom hose

Fail 28 Jul 2010 78,018 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,018 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 74,717 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 74,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,588 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,459 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,945 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 VMJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

P954 VMJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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