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R76 DNJ

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,962 mi
Last recorded81,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 DNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,962 miles

Air bag warning light displayed at time of test

Both front top suspension mounts split

Child seat fitted to NSF at time of test

NS Mirror broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF door check strap broken

Fail 9 Jan 2012 81,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Air bag warning light displayed at time of test

Both front top suspension mounts split

Child seat fitted to NSF at time of test

NS Mirror broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF door check strap broken

Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,338 miles

Both front top suspension mountings rubber cracking

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag warning light on

wiper blade ends torn

Fail 12 Jan 2010 69,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag warning light on

wiper blade ends torn

Pass 5 Jan 2009 63,365 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 59,299 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 59,299 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,693 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 54,693 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

damage to vehicle underside

engine noisy

heavy perishing+splitting to top strut mounts

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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R76 DNJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R76 DNJ, 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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R76 DNJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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