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P962 SCW

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Purple Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,978 mi
Last recorded103,978 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 SCW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 103,978 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 103,946 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 97,689 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 97,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2008 92,447 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 92,360 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 88,477 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 83,036 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 83,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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P962 SCW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Purple with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P962 SCW, 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 P962 SCW registered?

P962 SCW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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