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R696 EEW

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,040 mi
Last recorded85,040 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 EEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,040 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 84,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,749 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 67,071 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,889 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 39,204 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,712 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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R696 EEW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R696 EEW, 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 R696 EEW registered?

R696 EEW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R696 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 EEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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