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R942 SDA

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,825 mi
Last recorded26,825 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 SDA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014 26,825 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,825 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,877 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 25,876 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 24,978 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,903 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,754 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,603 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,391 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,065 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,791 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 4 Jul 2006 17,791 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R942 SDA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R942 SDA, 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 R942 SDA registered?

R942 SDA is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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