MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
air bag light illuminated
rear number plate very slighly obstructed by towbar
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
air bag light illuminated
rear number plate very slighly obstructed by towbar
air bag warning lamp on
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
air bag warning lamp on
air bag warning lamp on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
air bag warning lamp on
How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra?
Based on 134,580 MOT tests across 20,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R179 XVG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,975cc 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 R179 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 R179 XVG registered?
R179 XVG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 20 August 1997.
Is R179 XVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R179 XVG 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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