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R389 KFH

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,447 mi
Last recorded66,447 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 KFH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,447 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

tracking required

nsf tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,079 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 60,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 54,742 miles

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

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

Oil leak

center stop light not working

Pass 25 May 2011 54,742 miles

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

Oil leak

center stop light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,221 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,493 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

rear rollbar bushs worn

Fail 1 Jun 2009 47,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper blades starting to split

rear rollbar bushs worn

Pass 28 May 2008 44,215 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 44,215 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,050 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 40,050 miles

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

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

Front registration plate cracked.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,705 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 33,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R389 KFH is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KFH, 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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R389 KFH is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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