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R834 TKR

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,694 mi
Last recorded101,694 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 TKR
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 101,694 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 101,251 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 100,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 100,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,678 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,676 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear unable to check rear bearings due to slight brake bind on both sides

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 98,655 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear unable to check rear bearings due to slight brake bind on both sides

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,399 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 97,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 95,299 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 93,777 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 93,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,417 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,467 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 84,008 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 81,274 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 78,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 74,781 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 74,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 71,125 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 71,125 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R834 TKR is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R834 TKR, 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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R834 TKR is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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