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R686 RKX

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,536 mi
Last recorded72,536 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 RKX
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,536 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 72,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,286 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 67,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,617 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,629 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 59,597 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,907 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,579 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,493 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,910 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,372 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 42,250 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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R686 RKX is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R686 RKX, 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 R686 RKX registered?

R686 RKX is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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