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P970 SCW

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,138 mi
Last recorded65,138 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 SCW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2010 65,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 64,369 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,785 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

o/s/f wishbone arm corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 63,024 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 63,024 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 63,024 miles

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

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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P970 SCW is a 1996 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 1996 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 85,642 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 P970 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 P970 SCW registered?

P970 SCW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P970 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P970 SCW 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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