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R222 JAC

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,118 mi
Last recorded155,118 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 JAC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 155,118 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 155,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 141,603 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 129,547 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 129,461 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2008 118,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 108,439 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 108,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

front and rear number plates damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2006 95,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 82,056 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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R222 JAC is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R222 JAC, 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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R222 JAC is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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