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R91 YAV

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

93,579 mi
Last recorded93,579 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 YAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2008 93,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

slight noise from o/s front hub bearing

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,019 miles

both headlamps damaged

both underbody sills covered in underseal

nearside rear light lense cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2007 85,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both headlamps damaged

front bumper damaged and slightly loose

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2006 74,454 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 74,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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R91 YAV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R91 YAV, 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 R91 YAV registered?

R91 YAV is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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