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R246 DHO

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,716 mi
Last recorded106,716 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 DHO
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 106,716 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 100,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,793 miles

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/r & n/s/r anti roll bar end link joints have slight play in

Fail 3 Dec 2010 94,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/r & n/s/r anti roll bar end link joints have slight play in

Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,929 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 88,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,859 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 82,855 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,809 miles

stonechip in offside of the windscreen outside of the swept area

Fail 7 Sep 2006 69,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R246 DHO is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R246 DHO, 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 R246 DHO registered?

R246 DHO is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R246 DHO safe to buy?

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