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R897 VOT

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,116 mi
Last recorded107,116 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 VOT
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 107,116 miles

390

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre tread low just legal

Pass 27 Mar 2006 99,109 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front side lights under powered

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

nearside c/v boot cracked

nearside rear tyre tread low just legal

Fail 18 Mar 2006 96,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs worn

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

nearside c/v boot cracked

nearside rear tyre tread low just legal

offside front side light under powered

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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R897 VOT is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R897 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 R897 VOT registered?

R897 VOT is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R897 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R897 VOT shows 3 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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