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R891 VOT

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,968 mi
Last recorded57,968 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 VOT
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,968 miles

hand controls fitted

n/s headlamp cracked

perish cracks to o/s/rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2008 57,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s headlamp cracked

perish cracks to o/s/rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,149 miles

n/s headlamp cracked

perish cracks to o/s/rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2007 55,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil level low and heavy tappet noise

n/s and o/s front brakes binding slightly

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low and heavy tappet noise

n/s and o/s front brakes binding slightly

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,089 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 53,089 miles

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

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

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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R891 VOT is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R891 VOT, 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 R891 VOT registered?

R891 VOT is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R891 VOT safe to buy?

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