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R693 DDM

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,332 mi
Last recorded101,332 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 DDM
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 101,332 miles

engine oil low

Pass 29 Jan 2014 99,845 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 99,845 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 98,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil low

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,042 miles

engine oil low

Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,719 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 95,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil low

Pass 18 Jan 2011 94,286 miles

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

front number plate condition

Fail 18 Jan 2011 94,286 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate condition

Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,863 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 91,863 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 87,677 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 87,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,837 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 78,837 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 59,384 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 59,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R693 DDM is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R693 DDM, 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 R693 DDM registered?

R693 DDM is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R693 DDM safe to buy?

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