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R173 UEC

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,546 mi
Last recorded80,546 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 UEC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,546 miles

n/s/rear door will not open from inside or out .

rear end of car is accident dameged .

slight play in o/s/rear anty roll bar link

Fail 25 Sep 2009 80,497 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear door will not open from inside or out .

rear end of car is accident dameged .

slight play in o/s/rear anty roll bar link

Pass 3 Oct 2008 72,297 miles

front number plate slightly blemished

o/s/rear of car has seriuos damedge behind bumper .

slight play in both rear anty roll bar links .

Fail 12 Oct 2007 67,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,982 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 58,092 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 58,092 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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R173 UEC is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R173 UEC, 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 R173 UEC registered?

R173 UEC is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R173 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 UEC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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