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R167 JFL

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

75,592 mi
Last recorded75,592 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 JFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 75,592 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 75,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 75,524 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2007 67,949 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 67,942 miles

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

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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R167 JFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R167 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 R167 JFL registered?

R167 JFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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