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R427 CUS

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,777 mi
Last recorded173,777 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 CUS
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 173,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front top strut mounts starting to split

nearside front indicator has been repaired

Fail 2 Feb 2009 173,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front top strut mounts starting to split

nearside front indicator has been repaired

Pass 11 Jan 2008 166,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 166,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 151,306 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 151,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 134,546 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 134,546 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no locking device at nearside trackrod end

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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R427 CUS is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red 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 R427 CUS, 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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R427 CUS is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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