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R120 UCR

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,735 mi
Last recorded160,735 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 UCR
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 160,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 160,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 151,835 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 151,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 142,779 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 142,779 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 134,300 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front no plate deteriorated

slight exhaust blow at manifold area

Pass 2 Dec 2005 126,664 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 126,664 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R120 UCR is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R120 UCR, 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 R120 UCR registered?

R120 UCR is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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