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R679 FMA

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,801 mi
Last recorded157,801 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 FMA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2016 157,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 154,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 151,566 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 146,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 140,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 135,663 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 129,319 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 121,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 121,637 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 111,515 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 100,477 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 89,258 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 89,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

oil leak

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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R679 FMA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R679 FMA, 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 R679 FMA registered?

R679 FMA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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