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R256 LNN

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,499 mi
Last recorded60,499 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 LNN
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 60,499 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT N/W

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 60,394 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT N/W

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 47,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2025 47,499 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 38,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 38,072 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,281 miles

Corrosion to the inner and outer sills

Corrosion to the rear suspension

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Perishing to all the tyres

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Slight perishing to the front c.v boots

Fail 28 Jun 2023 31,281 miles

Corrosion to the inner and outer sills

Corrosion to the rear suspension

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Perishing to all the tyres

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Slight perishing to the front c.v boots

Pass 23 Dec 2019 30,247 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 27,411 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 24,985 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 24,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 21,712 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 21,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,704 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 18,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 18,135 miles

advise only to condition of offside front tyre side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,772 miles

advise front tyres starting to serface crack

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,293 miles

advise rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,761 miles

advise nearside front split on end

Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,890 miles

Front and rear pads 60% worn

Slight brake judder to front

Fail 10 Sep 2009 15,180 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,180 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,392 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,662 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,940 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R256 LNN is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R256 LNN, 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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R256 LNN is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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