1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6L Petrol · R870 AAV
1997 Hyundai Lantra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 93,815 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI LANTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1599cc
R870 AAV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2010
- 93,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R870 AAV Mileage History
- 21/03/200567,326 mi
- 29/03/200671,630 mi+4,304 mi
- 29/03/200671,630 mi
- 29/03/200773,721 mi+2,091 mi
- 31/03/200875,382 mi+1,661 mi
- 31/03/200875,382 mi
- 09/04/200983,127 mi+7,745 mi
- 20/04/200983,279 mi+152 mi
- 29/05/201093,794 mi+10,515 mi
- 29/05/201093,815 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 5,104 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R870 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Hyundai Lantra (R870 AAV) between March 2005 and May 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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