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R97 XKL

1997 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,761 mi
Last recorded97,761 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 XKL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 97,761 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 97,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,171 miles

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

battery insecure

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2012 88,148 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,129 miles

battery insecure

camcover gasket leaking

cargo area loaded

front tyres worn on edges

fuel tank cage rusty

headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside outer washer jet inoperative

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside front door inner handle operation poor

offside rear and nearside rear anti roll bar links worn

rear number plate poor

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body/bumper defects

Fail 11 Mar 2011 77,125 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery insecure

camcover gasket leaking

cargo area loaded

front tyres worn on edges

fuel tank cage rusty

headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside outer washer jet inoperative

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside front door inner handle operation poor

offside rear and nearside rear anti roll bar links worn

rear number plate poor

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body/bumper defects

Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,160 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Damage to n/s/r light lens, Rear exhaust corroded, Both front outer c.v. boots worn, Tracking check.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,653 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 42,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn too limit

offside rear tyre perished and on limit

rear roll bar bush wear

Fail 3 Dec 2007 42,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn too limit

offside rear tyre perished and on limit

rear roll bar bush wear

Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,174 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 31,382 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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R97 XKL 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 66.7%.

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 R97 XKL, 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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R97 XKL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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