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R902 TYB

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,397 mi
Last recorded103,397 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 TYB
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 103,397 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 100,640 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 96,206 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 92,122 miles

slight blow on centre exhaust silencer.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 92,122 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight blow on centre exhaust silencer.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 88,221 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2008 88,188 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2007 79,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight damage to offside rear wing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,879 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to offside rear wing

Pass 19 Sep 2006 71,645 miles

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

small oil leak from rust on engine sump

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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R902 TYB is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R902 TYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R902 TYB registered?

R902 TYB is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R902 TYB safe to buy?

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