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R604 TYA

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,518 mi
Last recorded147,518 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 TYA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 147,518 miles

N/S & O/S rear inner wheel arches light corrosion

N/S/R seatbelt visually checked child seat fitted at time of test

Rear underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2010 147,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S & O/S rear inner wheel arches light corrosion

N/S/R seatbelt visually checked child seat fitted at time of test

Rear underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2009 136,454 miles

Battery tray corroded

N/S & o/S rear top shocker moun ting points corroding

N/S/R metal brake pipe slight corrosion

O/S/R tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Underside of vehicle surface corrrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2009 136,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery tray corroded

N/S & o/S rear top shocker moun ting points corroding

N/S/R metal brake pipe slight corrosion

O/S/R tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Underside of vehicle surface corrrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2008 129,309 miles

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

ns rear shocker very slight play

ns rear tyre worn on inner edge

os rear door mirror broken

os rear shocrek very slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2007 123,446 miles

N/S & O/S front to rear metal brake pipes light corrosion

O/S/R anti-roll bar link bar slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2006 119,709 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 119,703 miles

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

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

Front discs very slight wear

N/S/R tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Temporary locking fuel cap fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2005 111,941 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 111,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R604 TYA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R604 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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R604 TYA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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