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R479 HBV

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,128 mi
Last recorded86,128 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 HBV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 86,128 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 82,240 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 82,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,926 miles

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 6 Jan 2011 67,790 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 65,008 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn(poss undersize)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

oil leak on engine

outer cv boots cracking

rear anti roll bar D bushes slight wear

rear chassis,bottom arms,front subframe,o/s/r inner side valance corroding

slight play n/s/f & rear anti roll bar links

slight play o/s track rod end

suspension coil springs corroding

Fail 30 Dec 2009 65,008 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

boot area not checked properly due to trim

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn(poss undersize)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

oil leak on engine

outer cv boots cracking

rear anti roll bar D bushes slight wear

rear chassis,bottom arms,front subframe,o/s/r inner side valance corroding

slight play n/s/f & rear anti roll bar links

slight play o/s track rod end

suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre brake light not working

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre worn onto tread wear indicator

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2008 61,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre brake light not working

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre worn onto tread wear indicator

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,605 miles

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

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protectrive coating & above covers

brake discs wearing,pads poss low

front lower suspension arms corroding,bushes cracking

front panel corroding(not checked properly due to cover)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

outer cv boots cracking

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes wearing

rear tyres cracking badly

slight play track rod ends

Fail 23 Nov 2007 57,605 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protectrive coating & above covers

brake discs wearing,pads poss low

front lower suspension arms corroding,bushes cracking

front panel corroding(not checked properly due to cover)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

outer cv boots cracking

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes wearing

rear tyres cracking badly

slight play track rod ends

Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,278 miles

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

o/s and n/s front strut top rubber mountings, slight cracks in rubber

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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R479 HBV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R479 HBV, 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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R479 HBV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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