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R466 MGC

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,999 mi
Last recorded64,999 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 MGC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,999 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 64,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,237 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,143 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,405 miles

both front driveshaft inner cv boots slightly leaking grease

nearside headlight mounting cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,239 miles

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

o/s rear door not opening from outside

Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,855 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,222 miles

wear rear tyres

Fail 7 Nov 2008 25,222 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear rear tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2007 24,317 miles

rear tyre wear

Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,493 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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R466 MGC is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R466 MGC, 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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R466 MGC is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 November 1997.

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