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R551 XVX

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,965 mi
Last recorded58,965 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 XVX
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,519 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,125 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 39,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 32,827 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,672 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,484 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,492 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,728 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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R551 XVX is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R551 XVX, 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 R551 XVX registered?

R551 XVX is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R551 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 XVX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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