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R187 SMO

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,324 mi
Last recorded66,324 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 SMO
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,854 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 58,854 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 56,671 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer nearside outer skin sill has accident damage

Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,933 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 53,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,974 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 50,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,063 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 48,060 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 45,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,696 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,379 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,798 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 35,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,479 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 33,746 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,746 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,653 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,650 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,057 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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R187 SMO is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R187 SMO, 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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R187 SMO is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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