MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Airbag light on
Both rear coil springs rubbing on suspension strut
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both rear coil springs rubbing on suspension strut
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra?
Based on 134,580 MOT tests across 20,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R389 EFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc 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 R389 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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What year was R389 EFL registered?
R389 EFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 26 November 1997.
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