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R179 UCR

1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,260 mi
Last recorded119,260 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi93,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 UCR
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Lsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 119,260 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 119,260 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 104,020 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 89,828 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 89,828 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi?

Based on 1,140 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
7,145
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
position lamp(s) not working 80
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
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R179 UCR is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 93,608 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 1.6 Lsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R179 UCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R179 UCR registered?

R179 UCR is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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