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R159 UCR

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,711 mi
Last recorded125,711 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 UCR
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 125,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 120,903 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 120,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 115,545 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 106,004 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 95,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 78,664 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 78,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R159 UCR is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R159 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 R159 UCR registered?

R159 UCR is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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