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R801 EGJ

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,529 mi
Last recorded77,529 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 EGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 77,529 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,026 miles

corrosion on offside rear sill

nearside front tyre tread depth low on edges

nearside rear tyre tread depth low on edges

offside front tyre tread depth low on edges

offside rear tyre tread depth low on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,710 miles

n/s/r tyre valve deeply perished

o/s/f and n/s/f cv boots deeply perished

o/s/r tyre worn low on edges

Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,889 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

offside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2009 58,889 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

offside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Fail 1 Oct 2008 55,462 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,462 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 51,887 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 51,886 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside front wheelstud has damaged thread

Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,916 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 47,916 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 43,557 miles

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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R801 EGJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R801 EGJ, 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 R801 EGJ registered?

R801 EGJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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