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R182 UEC

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,812 mi
Last recorded121,812 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 UEC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2012 121,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 121,812 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 110,473 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 110,473 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 106,075 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

ENGINE RATTLEING?

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODE AND DERTERATED

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

O/S/F INNER SIDE WALL CRACKING

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODED

Fail 25 Oct 2010 106,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

ENGINE RATTLEING?

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODE AND DERTERATED

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

O/S/F INNER SIDE WALL CRACKING

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODED

Pass 8 Oct 2009 100,686 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 100,661 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer knocking/fouling rear bumper

Pass 16 Oct 2008 96,795 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 90,302 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 90,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 89,858 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery almost flat

nsf side light dim

rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 25 Sep 2006 84,730 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 84,730 miles

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

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

Front and Rear No plates deteriorating

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

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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R182 UEC is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R182 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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R182 UEC is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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