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R104 AAY

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,894 mi
Last recorded70,894 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 AAY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,894 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 70,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,835 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 57,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 54,702 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,066 miles

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

rear tyre tread wear

Pass 31 Oct 2009 47,142 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,624 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 43,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 39,812 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 35,205 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 30,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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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R104 AAY is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R104 AAY, 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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What year was R104 AAY registered?

R104 AAY is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R104 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 AAY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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