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R161 UDP

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,702 mi
Last recorded133,702 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 UDP
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 133,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine oil leak

front registration plate has slight damage

nearside front position light dim

airbag light on

oil light on

Fail 11 May 2010 133,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine oil leak

front registration plate has slight damage

nearside front position light dim

airbag light on

oil light on

Pass 22 Apr 2009 105,275 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 105,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 134,535 miles

both front c/v boots perishing

centre and rear exhaust rusty

near side rear and near side front tyres perishing

near side rear tyre has a nail in the tyre tred

near side rear tyre wearing bold on inner edge

slight movement in off side rear anti roll bar mountaing bush

sump rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2007 126,825 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 126,726 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 112,446 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2005 112,446 miles

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

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

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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R161 UDP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Blue 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 R161 UDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R161 UDP registered?

R161 UDP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R161 UDP safe to buy?

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