CarVerify

Free Car Check

R647 FTU

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,459 mi
Last recorded81,459 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 FTU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 81,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn but has stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 81,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn but has stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,656 miles

offside front brake slight fluctuation

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,038 miles

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

advise o/s/f cv boot starting to deteriate

advise o/s/f tyre starting to crack

advise play in n/s/r anti roll bar d rubbers

Fail 2 Oct 2013 76,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

advise o/s/f cv boot starting to deteriate

advise o/s/f tyre starting to crack

advise play in n/s/r anti roll bar d rubbers

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,708 miles

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

advise n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

advise o/s/r shocker slight misting of oil

advise slight play in both rear link bars

Fail 7 Oct 2011 61,056 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,056 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,593 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 53,589 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,081 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,853 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,529 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 23,642 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
Full Hyundai Lantra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R647 FTU is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R647 FTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R647 FTU?

You can check the full history of R647 FTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R647 FTU registered?

R647 FTU is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R647 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R647 FTU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R647 FTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R647 FTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.