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P290 RDM

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,384 mi
Last recorded85,384 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 RDM
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 85,384 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 76,289 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front number plate has damage

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,539 miles

All steering and suspension corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering belt loose

Fail 29 May 2020 69,538 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All steering and suspension corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering belt loose

Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,471 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,382 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

near side side repeater lens missing

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 69,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

near side side repeater lens missing

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,350 miles

Near side side repeater lens missing

Off side front tyre has surface crackes

Steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 69,350 miles

Near side side repeater lens missing

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Off side front tyre has surface crackes

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,333 miles

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,286 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 69,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,100 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 69,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,008 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,481 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 67,481 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 67,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake imbalance just in 25% that max

nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake imbalance just in 25% that max

nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,073 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,805 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 63,012 miles

minor corrosion nearside sill

Fail 11 Mar 2006 63,012 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight corrosion nearside sill wiper blades worn

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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P290 RDM is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 83,551 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 P290 RDM, 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 29 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P290 RDM is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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