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R204 AAV

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,931 mi
Last recorded105,931 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 AAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 105,931 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 96,540 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 94,008 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,092 miles

Both front C.V. boots are deteriorated

Both front outer C.V. boots have greese around the inner clip

Both rear tyres are perished

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/F steering rack inner boot clip damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2013 91,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front C.V. boots are deteriorated

Both front outer C.V. boots have greese around the inner clip

Both rear tyres are perished

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/F steering rack inner boot clip damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,251 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 88,251 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,742 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 87,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,333 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 86,897 miles

front reg plate starting to discolour

Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front reg plate starting to discolour

Pass 27 Jun 2007 75,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 73,130 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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R204 AAV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R204 AAV, 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 R204 AAV registered?

R204 AAV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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