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R785 SGF

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,568 mi
Last recorded71,568 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 SGF
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,568 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,668 miles

air bag warning light is on

handbrake weak

Fail 7 Jun 2010 68,668 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light is on

handbrake weak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,335 miles

brake pedel loose

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit of wear

nearside rear tyre has two nails in tread

offside rear hand brake weak

Fail 25 Jul 2009 66,330 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedel loose

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit of wear

nearside rear tyre has two nails in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,958 miles

windscreen washers weak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 62,131 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,343 miles

bothfront outer c/v gaiters cracking

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to fail

rear brakes weak

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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R785 SGF is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R785 SGF, 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 R785 SGF registered?

R785 SGF is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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