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R578 JFH

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,795 mi
Last recorded68,795 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 JFH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake imbalence 17%

Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front wipers slight detoration ok at time of test

slight cut to offside rear tyre wall ok at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,946 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 53,946 miles

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,611 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,351 miles

both front cv boots perished

both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

off side rear tyre perished and close to limits

Pass 13 Oct 2005 37,512 miles

O/S/R tyre nearing legal limit

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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R578 JFH 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 85.7%.

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 R578 JFH, 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 R578 JFH registered?

R578 JFH is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 8 November 1997.

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