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R85 XKL

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,270 mi
Last recorded86,270 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 XKL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2014 86,270 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,575 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

offside mirror cover broken

Fail 28 Jan 2013 84,575 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

offside mirror cover broken

Fail 8 Jan 2013 84,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

corrosion to nearside outer sill

offside mirror cover broken

Pass 30 Dec 2011 81,770 miles

airbag light on

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Dec 2011 81,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

airbag light on

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

both rear brake disc's pitted

Fail 31 Dec 2010 77,175 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2010 73,664 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres perished slightly on sidewalls

damp around gearbox and steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,889 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven

Fail 5 Jan 2009 70,887 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven

Pass 7 Jan 2008 67,606 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 66,018 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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R85 XKL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R85 XKL, 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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R85 XKL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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