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P974 GFL

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,471 mi
Last recorded129,471 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 GFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 129,471 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 129,468 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 94,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s rear window damaged

o/s door lever faulty

Fail 8 Apr 2009 94,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear window damaged

o/s door lever faulty

Pass 25 Apr 2008 63,172 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 63,172 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,986 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 49,976 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,203 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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P974 GFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Black with a 1,795cc 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 P974 GFL, 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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P974 GFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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