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R438 TPO

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,458 mi
Last recorded107,458 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 TPO
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 107,458 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear drop link joints worn,very heavy surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components,brake back plates and front crossmember.slight leak from exhaust front pipe

Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,872 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,exhaust slight leaks/corroded

front number plate cracked,fuel lines corroded

suspension components+sills+wheel arches corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake hose ferrules corroding

fuel lines corroding.

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components

rear brake back plates corroding.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,830 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake back plates corrodeing

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 102,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake back plates corrodeing

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,534 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 101,518 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,126 miles

front brake pads getting low,front brakes slight uneven,front number plate cracked,suspension components+chassis members corroding,slight play in steering,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2012 100,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads getting low,front brakes slight uneven,front number plate cracked,suspension components+chassis members corroding,slight play in steering,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2011 98,653 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate damaged.

heavy surface corrosion on suspension componets.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 98,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate damaged.

heavy surface corrosion on suspension componets.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 97,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brakes slight uneven,brake pads getting low,suspension components+coil springs+chassis members corroded,nearside front wheel bearing getting noisy

Fail 14 Sep 2010 97,352 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brakes slight uneven,brake pads getting low,suspension components+coil springs+chassis members corroded,nearside front wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2009 96,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear light lens cracked,front number plate cracked,sills corroded,suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,967 miles

chassis+suspension components corroded

innersills corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2008 93,960 miles

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

chassis+suspension components corroded

innersills corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2007 91,548 miles

as advisory 18/09/2007

Fail 18 Sep 2007 91,543 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to ns mirror

damage to osf tyre sidewall

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate for cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2006 88,968 miles

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

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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R438 TPO is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R438 TPO, 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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R438 TPO is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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