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R89 FWV

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,529 mi
Last recorded142,529 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 FWV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 142,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

auxiallary belts slightly perished/split

brake pedal rubber anti slip slightly worn

front number plate slightly deterioated

front pads look low

nearside + offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front outer c.v boot slightly weaping

oil leak

power steering pips surface corrosion

rear wiper blade split

small chip in front screen

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer quarter

surface corrosion to oil filter

Fail 7 Mar 2014 142,526 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

auxiallary belts slightly perished/split

brake pedal rubber anti slip slightly worn

front number plate slightly deterioated

front pads look low

nearside + offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front outer c.v boot slightly weaping

oil leak

power steering pips surface corrosion

rear wiper blade split

small chip in front screen

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer quarter

surface corrosion to oil filter

Pass 16 Mar 2013 133,089 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp permantly on

battery insercure

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre stop lamp inoperative

centre to rear exhaust system surface corrosion

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front top shock mounts slightly perished

handbrake lever slight travel

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion too nearside + offside inner sills front to rear + front floors

surface corrosion too nearside rear outer quarter

Fail 9 Mar 2013 133,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp permantly on

battery insercure

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre stop lamp inoperative

centre to rear exhaust system surface corrosion

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front top shock mounts slightly perished

handbrake lever slight travel

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion too nearside + offside inner sills front to rear + front floors

surface corrosion too nearside rear outer quarter

Pass 3 Mar 2012 120,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre + rear exhaust system surface corrosion

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside front wheels slight drag

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer quarter

surface corrosion too nearside + offside centre to rear inner sills + rear floors

Fail 22 Feb 2012 120,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre + rear exhaust system surface corrosion

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside front wheels slight drag

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer quarter

surface corrosion too nearside + offside centre to rear inner sills + rear floors

Pass 11 Mar 2011 116,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning light staying on

battery insecure

brake fluid level getting low

front number plate starting to deterioate

front wipers split but still clearing screen

nearside + offside front outer c.v boots starting to perish

oil leak

power steering fluid level getting low

slight movement in offside rear link arm ball joint

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion to rear exhausts system

surface to rear inner sills nearside + offside

Pass 8 Mar 2010 110,345 miles

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

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

Oil leak

windsreen has slightly scratching on glass

Fail 1 Mar 2010 110,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

windsreen has slightly scratching on glass

Pass 7 Mar 2009 103,911 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp permantly on

Pass 4 Mar 2008 98,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 90,342 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 83,141 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 83,141 miles

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

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

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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R89 FWV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red 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 R89 FWV, 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 R89 FWV registered?

R89 FWV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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