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R165 GGE

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,904 mi
Last recorded68,904 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 GGE
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,904 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 68,904 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,146 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light illuminated

exhaust flexi deteriorated

ns wing mirror casing damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,880 miles

airbag light illuminated

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,516 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 53,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,647 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 39,789 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 39,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r brake noisey in operation

Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,965 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 29,047 miles

battery insecure

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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R165 GGE is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R165 GGE, 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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R165 GGE is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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