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R212 DDM

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,055 mi
Last recorded93,055 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 DDM
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 93,055 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 93,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 86,454 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 80,960 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 80,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 74,200 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 74,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R212 DDM is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R212 DDM, 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 R212 DDM registered?

R212 DDM is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R212 DDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 DDM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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