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R792 XEW

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,026 mi
Last recorded147,026 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 XEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2009 147,026 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 131,685 miles

ADVISE/ NEARSIDE FRONT OUTTER C/V GAITER HAS INSECURE INNER CLIP/ OFFSIDE FRONT OUTTER C/V GAITER HAS SLIGHT LEAK (PERISHED)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 116,184 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 116,184 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 100,467 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 100,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R792 XEW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R792 XEW, 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 R792 XEW registered?

R792 XEW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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