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R375 EFL

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

130,579 mi
Last recorded130,579 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 EFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 130,579 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside rear light lense temp repair

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Sep 2010 130,579 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside rear light lense temp repair

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Oct 2009 113,776 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 113,776 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 112,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 95,605 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 95,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 82,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,002 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 72,814 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 72,698 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R375 EFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R375 EFL, 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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R375 EFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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