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R937 XEW

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,745 mi
Last recorded65,745 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 XEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,745 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,381 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,297 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,923 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 61,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,525 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,203 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 57,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,884 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,111 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,375 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,435 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 45,792 miles

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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R937 XEW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R937 XEW, 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 R937 XEW registered?

R937 XEW is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R937 XEW safe to buy?

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