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R887 NCY

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,409 mi
Last recorded136,409 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 NCY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 136,409 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 136,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 131,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 128,262 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 128,250 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 124,337 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 124,330 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise panel damage to nearside front wing at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2010 120,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 111,691 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 111,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 110,562 miles

air bag light on

slight play rear anti - roll bar bushes & links

Pass 3 Jan 2007 98,029 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 83,044 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 83,044 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R887 NCY is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R887 NCY, 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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R887 NCY is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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