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R591 BBD

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,560 mi
Last recorded116,560 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 BBD
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2013 116,560 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

oil leak

rear fuel pipe next to tank corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 107,195 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 107,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 98,835 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

oil leak

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,977 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Fail 6 Oct 2010 88,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,058 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 78,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 68,038 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 68,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,041 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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R591 BBD is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R591 BBD, 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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R591 BBD is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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