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R748 UJB

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,692 mi
Last recorded71,692 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 UJB
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 71,692 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,432 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 66,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,138 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,048 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 49,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,241 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

some movement in offside of steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2011 42,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

some movement in offside of steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,900 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,385 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 18,724 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 18,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 16,105 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 12,610 miles

advise. both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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R748 UJB is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R748 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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R748 UJB is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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