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R722 XYA

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,268 mi
Last recorded71,268 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 XYA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,268 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 71,268 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,399 miles

power steering drive belt slack

Fail 14 Mar 2017 69,399 miles

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

power steering drive belt slack

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,001 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 66,491 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 64,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,955 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 63,505 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,988 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,291 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,236 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 57,236 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,014 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 56,014 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,512 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,740 miles

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

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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R722 XYA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R722 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 R722 XYA registered?

R722 XYA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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