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R851 LAU

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,230 mi
Last recorded74,230 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 LAU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,230 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,602 miles

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

surface rust on rear brake backplates

Fail 12 Aug 2011 72,574 miles

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

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

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

surface rust on rear brake backplates

Pass 20 Aug 2010 70,984 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight damage to front number plate

surface rust all suspension components

Fail 20 Aug 2010 70,984 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight damage to front number plate

surface rust all suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,634 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,576 miles

both rear sills rusty

osr tyre very much on limit

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,151 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,983 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 56,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 51,161 miles

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

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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R851 LAU is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R851 LAU, 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 R851 LAU registered?

R851 LAU is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 24 August 1997.

Is R851 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 LAU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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