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R53 TDT

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,604 mi
Last recorded103,604 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 TDT
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 103,604 miles

corrosion o/s rear sill section

front brake pads thin

Fail 9 Jul 2010 103,602 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 102,023 miles

oil level low

slight damage and cracking o/s front and o/s rear tyres outer walls

Pass 7 May 2008 99,491 miles

slight damage o/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 6 May 2008 99,489 miles

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

slight damage o/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 3 May 2007 96,751 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 96,750 miles

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

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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R53 TDT is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R53 TDT, 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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What year was R53 TDT registered?

R53 TDT is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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