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R618 EGY

1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,436 mi
Last recorded82,436 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi92,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 EGY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Glsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,436 miles

advisories as per previous test

Fail 20 Mar 2009 82,318 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2008 76,800 miles

accident damage to nearside front bumper and wing area.

brake fluid low in bottle.

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge close to limits.

offside front door mirror held on with tape.

slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall.

slight seepage of oil around steering rack.

Fail 18 Mar 2008 76,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

accident damage to nearside front bumper and wing area.

brake fluid low in bottle.

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge close to limits.

offside front door mirror held on with tape.

slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall.

slight seepage of oil around steering rack.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,563 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 65,563 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 53,902 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 53,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine/cat noise.bracket missing on n/s headlight

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi?

Based on 1,720 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,134
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
Brake pipe excessively corroded 169
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 122
position lamp(s) not working 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 100
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R618 EGY is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 92,532 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R618 EGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R618 EGY is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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