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R164 XVG

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,682 mi
Last recorded91,682 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 XVG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 91,682 miles

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

brake pipes/exhaust deteriorating // other parts under vehicle corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2014 91,682 miles

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

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

brake pipes/exhaust deteriorating // other parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2013 89,293 miles

parts under vehicle corroding

rear roll bar links worn

Fail 28 Jan 2013 89,293 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

parts under vehicle corroding

rear roll bar links worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 85,527 miles

n/s/f tyre near limit

no. plates deteriorating

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres on limit/poor

top brake light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,232 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 81,232 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,619 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,816 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 73,816 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 69,488 miles

both cv boots leaking from inner clamps

Fail 28 Jan 2008 69,488 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both cv boots leaking from inner clamps

Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,091 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded †

Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,776 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R164 XVG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R164 XVG, 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 R164 XVG registered?

R164 XVG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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