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R366 TLW

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,050 mi
Last recorded105,050 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 TLW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 105,050 miles

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights N/S/R DOOR RELEASE HANDLE MISSING ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 105,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights N/S/R DOOR RELEASE HANDLE MISSING ()

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

Pass 21 May 2016 103,167 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 101,267 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

engine burning oil

Fail 24 Jan 2015 101,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

engine burning oil

Pass 3 Feb 2014 97,103 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 97,103 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2013 557,894 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 89,756 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,095 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,577 miles

high handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,791 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 70,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,487 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 66,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 63,544 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 61,872 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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R366 TLW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R366 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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R366 TLW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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