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J98 GAU

1992 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,767 mi
Last recorded44,767 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Hyundai Lantra74,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 GAU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,767 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 44,767 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 40,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 40,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J98 GAU is a 1992 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 74,916 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 J98 GAU, 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 34 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J98 GAU registered?

J98 GAU is a 1992 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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