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R974 JGJ

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,698 mi
Last recorded60,698 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 JGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 May 2012 60,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,241 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,447 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 57,194 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R974 JGJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R974 JGJ, 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 R974 JGJ registered?

R974 JGJ is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R974 JGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R974 JGJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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