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R379 JFL

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,774 mi
Last recorded103,774 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 JFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2017 103,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

1 mounting on rear exhaust secured with cable ties

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,868 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 96,868 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 89,702 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 89,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,323 miles

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 83,189 miles

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)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 76,383 miles

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 69,889 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,449 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 60,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2009 55,825 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2008 51,387 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2007 47,289 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 42,770 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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R379 JFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R379 JFL, 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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R379 JFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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