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R204 VOO

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,783 mi
Last recorded58,783 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 VOO
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 58,783 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 58,783 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 57,580 miles

DETERIORATION ON REAR REGISTRATION PLATE.

DIP BEAM HEADLIGHTS STAY ON.

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,058 miles

DETERIORATION ON REAR REGISTRATION PLATE.

Pass 18 Nov 2022 54,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 54,737 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 54,121 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 54,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 52,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 52,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 51,919 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 51,321 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 50,661 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 50,661 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 48,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 48,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 46,965 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks on the shoulders but not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear tyre has cracks on the shoulders but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 15 May 2014 46,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre has cracks on the shoulders but not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear tyre has cracks on the shoulders but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 May 2013 45,139 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 45,139 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 43,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,082 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 38,791 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 35,476 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 35,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,496 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 31,491 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,713 miles

FRONT BRAKE BALLANCE JUST IN LIMITS ADV BRAKES CHECKED

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,023 miles

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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R204 VOO is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOO, 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 VOO registered?

R204 VOO is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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