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R129 WEC

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,012 mi
Last recorded62,012 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 WEC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 61,541 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,065 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 61,065 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 60,567 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,069 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,594 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,993 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 58,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,154 miles

surface rust to underside

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,202 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,254 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,285 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 55,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,292 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 53,217 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 53,217 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,564 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,976 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,369 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 45,666 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 44,282 miles

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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R129 WEC is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R129 WEC, 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 R129 WEC registered?

R129 WEC is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R129 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 WEC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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