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R121 MVL

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,090 mi
Last recorded136,090 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 MVL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 136,090 miles

Battery insecure

o/s rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 26 Jan 2013 136,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

o/s rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 128,897 miles

Engine misfire on idle.

O/s rear service brake slightly slow to operate

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Slight noise from both front wheel bearings

battery insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2012 128,849 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Slight noise from both front wheel bearings

battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2011 121,282 miles

Both c/v boots -deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bind o/s rear brake

both main brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2011 121,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both c/v boots -deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bind o/s rear brake

both main brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2010 112,752 miles

Battery insecure

Both number plates deteriorating

Fail 24 Feb 2010 112,752 miles

Battery insecure

Both number plates deteriorating

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 103,725 miles

Battery insecure

Front number plate deteriorated

O/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2008 94,502 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2007 83,991 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 77,339 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 77,339 miles

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

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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R121 MVL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 80,066 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 R121 MVL, 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 28 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R121 MVL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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