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R862 GAP

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,754 mi
Last recorded32,754 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 GAP
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2020 32,754 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively power steering (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inoperative.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 32,067 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights inoperative.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 31,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Fail 27 Jul 2018 31,140 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,026 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

gearbox leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 30,026 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

gearbox leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 28,412 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm and perished and nail

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,349 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

age cracks in all four tyres

gerarbox oil leak

power steering oil cooler pipe very corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,668 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

age cracks in nsf tyre

pas oil cooler pipe very corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,203 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,434 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 25,434 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,618 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,794 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,684 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,275 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 15,182 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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R862 GAP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R862 GAP, 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 R862 GAP registered?

R862 GAP is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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