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R581 TRV

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,543 mi
Last recorded110,543 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 TRV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 110,543 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 110,543 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,397 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 99,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,607 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

bad fan belt noise

Fail 6 Oct 2015 92,607 miles

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

bad fan belt noise

Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,060 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 23 Sep 2014 89,055 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,917 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

high level stop lamp not working

o/s/r & o/s/f brakes binding ,rear disc in poor condition

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,663 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 81,661 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 72,191 miles

slight binding o/s/r brake

Fail 20 Sep 2010 72,191 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,315 miles

Dampness around steering rack

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 67,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

dampness around steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,369 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 64,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,358 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 57,358 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 51,527 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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R581 TRV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R581 TRV, 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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R581 TRV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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