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P978 PRJ

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,436 mi
Last recorded160,436 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 PRJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 160,436 miles

advise n/s/r tyre inside edge

advise o/s/f tyre inside edge

advise rear discs rusting

Fail 26 Oct 2011 160,435 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre inside edge

advise o/s/f tyre inside edge

advise rear discs rusting

Pass 7 Oct 2010 156,805 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 156,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 148,109 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 148,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 144,128 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 144,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 137,975 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 131,554 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 131,302 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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P978 PRJ is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P978 PRJ, 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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P978 PRJ is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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