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R708 UJB

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,069 mi
Last recorded60,069 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 UJB
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,069 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 57,720 miles

Exhaust rear join excessively corroded/deteriated.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake ant-slip pad slightly worn, (metal showing).

n/s/r tyre has a nail.

o/s/f headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 57,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rear join excessively corroded/deteriated.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake ant-slip pad slightly worn, (metal showing).

n/s/r tyre has a nail.

o/s/f headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,853 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 53,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,876 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,018 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres have very sligt cracking on inner sidewalls, and o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on outer shoulder.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,857 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,909 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,869 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,218 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,244 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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R708 UJB is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R708 UJB, 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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R708 UJB is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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