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R788 NMO

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,283 mi
Last recorded128,283 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 NMO
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 128,283 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 May 2015 128,283 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 May 2014 125,057 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded/slight blow

Pass 14 May 2013 121,320 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 121,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 118,116 miles

offside front tyre worn

rear annti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 6 May 2011 115,318 miles

exhaust blow from flexi

rear anti roll bar bushes play

Pass 4 May 2010 112,023 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 108,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise light cracking both outer cv boots

Pass 29 Apr 2009 108,398 miles

advise light cracking both outer cv boots

Pass 10 Apr 2008 104,813 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 92,577 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 79,124 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 79,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R788 NMO is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R788 NMO, 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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R788 NMO is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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