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R579 XEG

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,272 mi
Last recorded57,272 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 XEG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,272 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2015 57,272 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,529 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 53,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,663 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 49,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,953 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 45,953 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,777 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 44,777 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,751 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,016 miles

slight play to offside front top strut mount

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,318 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

offside steering rack gaitor damp (no leak found)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,624 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,710 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2005 34,474 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight wear to nearside front tyre

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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R579 XEG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R579 XEG, 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 R579 XEG registered?

R579 XEG is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 3 August 1997.

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