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R668 UCS

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,173 mi
Last recorded117,173 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 UCS
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 117,173 miles

rear exhaust system getting in poor condition

underbody of car starting to get in poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2010 117,173 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust system getting in poor condition

underbody of car starting to get in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2009 110,473 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 105,709 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Dec 2007 98,444 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 98,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 95,464 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Aug 2005 81,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 81,542 miles

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

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

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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R668 UCS is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R668 UCS, 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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What year was R668 UCS registered?

R668 UCS is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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