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R554 YFL

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,361 mi
Last recorded125,361 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 YFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 125,361 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 118,684 miles

front coil springs rusty

outer driveshaft gaiters

rear floors and undersills rusting

rear suspension bed and arms rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2008 118,560 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

front coil springs rusty

outer driveshaft gaiters

rear floors and undersills rusting

rear suspension bed and arms rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2007 112,709 miles

both cv gaiters deteriorated †front coil springs rusty †exhaust deteriorating †offside rear brake pipe starting to rust †rear suspension componants rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2007 112,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both outer driveshaft gaiters deteriorating †front coil springs rusty †exhaust deteriorating †offside rear brake pipe starting to rust †rear suspension bed and arms rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2006 106,897 miles

front number plate starting to discolour †both front brake pipes starting to rust †front to rear brake pipe starting to rust †light misting of oil on offside rear shock absorber †exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Sep 2006 106,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front number plate starting to dicolour

nearside front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 26 Aug 2005 99,715 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate degrading

n/s/f constant velocity gaiter light cracks

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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R554 YFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R554 YFL, 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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R554 YFL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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