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R133 PWL

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,888 mi
Last recorded144,888 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 PWL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 144,888 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 144,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 120,428 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON...

BATTERY INSECURE...

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN...

NEARSIDE CILL PANEL DAMAGED...

Pass 15 Sep 2008 109,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,113 miles

stonechip to windscreen

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2006 73,948 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 73,870 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear light lense temp repair

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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R133 PWL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R133 PWL, 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 R133 PWL registered?

R133 PWL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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