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R718 EEW

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,806 mi
Last recorded81,806 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 EEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,806 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

evidence of welding on outer sills heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2009 81,789 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 81,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 73,643 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear lense temp repair......slight damage front number plate......temp repair nearside front bumper...

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 56,256 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 56,239 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R718 EEW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R718 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 R718 EEW registered?

R718 EEW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R718 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 EEW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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