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R721 XYA

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,457 mi
Last recorded127,457 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 XYA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 127,457 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 127,457 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

ADVISE O/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 22 Feb 2008 113,867 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 113,867 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 100,373 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wear at maximum rear anti roll bar

Fail 7 Feb 2007 100,373 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs starting to wear

nearside outer c/v gaiter getting weak

Pass 9 Feb 2006 91,071 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R721 XYA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc 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 R721 XYA, 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 R721 XYA registered?

R721 XYA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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