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R138 NFR

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,708 mi
Last recorded83,708 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 NFR
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2011 83,708 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

(1.1A.2b)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.8A.1)The nearside dipped beam image is affected and requires a repair service prior to presenting for an mot retest

(2.4G.3)The nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint(s) dust covers are split

(2.4G.3)The offside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating

(3.5)The offside front brake dust cover is excessively deteriorated

(3.7.2d)The front brakes out of balance during their application are at 20%,it appears the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.1.1)The front vehicle structure cross member is starting to corrode along its length

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,410 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 72,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,278 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 66,495 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 66,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 66,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,942 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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R138 NFR is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc 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 R138 NFR, 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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R138 NFR is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 13 September 1997.

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