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R209 DJN

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,386 mi
Last recorded85,386 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 DJN
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 85,386 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,092 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 75,092 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 66,754 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 66,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 57,870 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,120 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 47,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate cracked.

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

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

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

Unable to see front brake pad wear.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 44,015 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 44,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,149 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,819 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,366 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,315 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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R209 DJN is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R209 DJN, 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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R209 DJN is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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