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J297 OEA

1991 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,667 mi
Last recorded73,667 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Hyundai Lantra77,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 OEA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 73,667 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 73,814 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion started on brake pipes

corrosion started on o/s/r brake back plate

corrosion started on o/s/r chassis and brake hose ferrul

front brake hose slightly perished

o/s/r light lens cracked

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 1 Jun 2007 71,485 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 71,485 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 98,224 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 98,224 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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J297 OEA is a 1991 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 77,888 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 J297 OEA, 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 35 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J297 OEA registered?

J297 OEA is a 1991 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 18 December 1991.

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