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R308 FGA

1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,634 mi
Last recorded115,634 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi93,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 FGA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Lsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2007 115,634 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 110,697 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 110,697 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 110,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi?

Based on 1,140 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
7,145
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
position lamp(s) not working 80
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
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R308 FGA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 93,608 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 1.6 Lsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R308 FGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R308 FGA registered?

R308 FGA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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