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R345 TLW

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,502 mi
Last recorded18,502 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 TLW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,502 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 18,502 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 180,657 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON THIS WILL BE PART OF THE MOT SHORTLY

Fail 25 Jul 2012 180,657 miles

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON THIS WILL BE PART OF THE MOT SHORTLY

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 175,092 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 175,092 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2010 166,140 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKEPADS CLOSE TOO LIMIT{3ML}

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 159,521 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 150,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 13,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 126,417 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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R345 TLW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R345 TLW, 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 R345 TLW registered?

R345 TLW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R345 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 TLW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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