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R577 SWB

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,721 mi
Last recorded72,721 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 SWB
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,721 miles

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

both sills starting to corrode

ns front seat belt stalk cover broken

rear metal brake pipes from flexis near the limit for corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2010 72,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both sills starting to corrode

ns front seat belt stalk cover broken

rear metal brake pipes from flexis near the limit for corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,646 miles

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

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

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)

The O/S/F windscreen washer is right on the limit for hitting the windscreen. Advise sorting as soon as possible!

The front number plate is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 71,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,855 miles

Both the front C.V Boots are badly starting to wear and near the limit for weeping grease.

Both the front control arms are starting to corrode.

Both the rear flexi brake pipes are starting to crack and wear.

Oil laek from engine area.

Slight warp and difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes.

The N/S/F indicator lamp is slightly sticking out.

The O/S metal brake pipe is slightly starting to corrode.

The O/S/R brake is making a noise when the handbrake is pulled on. Advise closer investigation.

The front cat is starting to rattle.

The front tyres are starting to wear and develop cuts.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 70,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both the front C.V Boots are badly starting to wear and near the limit for weeping grease.

Both the front control arms are starting to corrode.

Both the rear flexi brake pipes are starting to crack and wear.

Oil laek from engine area.

Slight warp and difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes.

The N/S/F indicator lamp is slightly sticking out.

The O/S metal brake pipe is slightly starting to corrode.

The O/S/R brake is making a noise when the handbrake is pulled on. Advise closer investigation.

The front cat is starting to rattle.

The front tyres are starting to wear and develop cuts.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,625 miles

O/S sill is on the limit for corrosion at the rear.

Play is on the limit on both the rear anti-roll bar links. Advise replacing!

Slight warp on the rear brakes.

Small chip on the windscreen.

The N/S/F seat-belt buckle plastic is broken but the belt is fine.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 69,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Slight warp on the rear brakes.

Small chip on the windscreen.

The N/S/F seat-belt buckle plastic is broken but belt is fine.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 67,123 miles

Plastic covering is split on the N/S/F seat belt.

The O/S/R metal brake pipe is starting to corrode.

Fail 25 Sep 2006 67,119 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

os rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

plastic covering split on nearside front seat belt

Pass 26 Sep 2005 64,544 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 64,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R577 SWB is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R577 SWB, 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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R577 SWB is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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