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R986 OCY

1997 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

293,408 mi
Last recorded293,408 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra83,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 OCY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 293,408 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 293,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 288,602 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 288,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake efficiency slightly low

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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R986 OCY is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R986 OCY, 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 R986 OCY registered?

R986 OCY is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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