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R861 AAV

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,919 mi
Last recorded102,919 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 AAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 102,919 miles

Battery insecure

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

both outer sills slightly damaged

front tyres different size to rears

nearside rear light unit broken

spare wheel missing

Fail 17 Jul 2009 102,919 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both outer sills slightly damaged

Battery insecure

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

front tyres different size to rears

nearside rear light unit broken

spare wheel missing

Pass 3 May 2008 97,259 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 89,916 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 89,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,351 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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R861 AAV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R861 AAV, 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 R861 AAV registered?

R861 AAV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R861 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 AAV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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