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R601 TYA

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,056 mi
Last recorded74,056 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 TYA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 74,056 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 69,788 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,818 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 62,021 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 57,176 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,255 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 55,847 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKED

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 53,351 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 51,223 miles

OSF tyre perished

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 51,223 miles

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

OSF tyre perished

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 49,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,463 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,714 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,949 miles

ns/osf tyres cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2010 42,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 40,738 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,216 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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R601 TYA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R601 TYA, 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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R601 TYA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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