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R189 XVG

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,539 mi
Last recorded116,539 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 XVG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 116,539 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 116,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 106,115 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 106,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2007 98,911 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 98,911 miles

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

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

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

front tyres not the same size as rear tyres

Pass 3 Nov 2006 86,591 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Fail 3 Nov 2006 86,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

different size tyres fitted front and rear

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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R189 XVG 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 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 R189 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R189 XVG registered?

R189 XVG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R189 XVG safe to buy?

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