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R826 KCU

1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,282 mi
Last recorded140,282 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi93,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 KCU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Lsi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2007 140,282 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 135,874 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 135,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 135,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

off side rear light lense cracked.

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2005 130,010 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi?

Based on 1,140 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
7,145
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
position lamp(s) not working 80
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Full Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi reliability report

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R826 KCU is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 93,608 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 1.6 Lsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R826 KCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R826 KCU registered?

R826 KCU is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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