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R241 GMA

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,943 mi
Last recorded94,943 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 GMA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 94,943 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake ballance actually 23% limit 25%

Fail 26 May 2011 94,943 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake ballance actually 23% limit 25%

Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,017 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 84,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2009 72,849 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 72,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 64,671 miles

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

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

minor free play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 21 May 2007 56,692 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

stone chip damage to the front number plate not detrementale to the reading of the plate at time of test

Pass 26 May 2006 50,241 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 45,583 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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R241 GMA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc 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 R241 GMA, 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 R241 GMA registered?

R241 GMA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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