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R389 YJV

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,724 mi
Last recorded59,724 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,724 miles

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,296 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 53,296 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,446 miles

both rear linkrods have play

front number plate cracked

rear number plate delaminating

underside corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 50,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear linkrods have play

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall

rear number plate delaminating

underside corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,689 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r link rod worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,841 miles

o/s/r link rod worn

Fail 4 Dec 2009 30,248 miles

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

all coil springs corroded

front number plate broken

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

underside corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,248 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease

all coil springs corroded

front number plate broken

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

underside corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,779 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,958 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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R389 YJV 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 71.4%.

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 R389 YJV, 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 YJV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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