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R165 JFL

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,888 mi
Last recorded80,888 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 JFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,888 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 80,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,233 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 63,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,712 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 42,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,884 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,189 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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R165 JFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JFL, 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 R165 JFL registered?

R165 JFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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