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R388 DRP

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,685 mi
Last recorded80,685 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 DRP
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 80,685 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 80,678 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 77,452 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 77,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,106 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 68,106 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NSF AND OSF OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKING.

Fail 24 Oct 2006 68,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 61,168 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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R388 DRP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R388 DRP, 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 R388 DRP registered?

R388 DRP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R388 DRP safe to buy?

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