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R146 LFV

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,731 mi
Last recorded102,731 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 LFV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,731 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 102,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 99,426 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 99,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,677 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 96,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 91,070 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 78,063 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 78,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 68,372 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 58,809 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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R146 LFV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R146 LFV, 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 R146 LFV registered?

R146 LFV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R146 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 LFV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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