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R143 GCA

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,556 mi
Last recorded62,556 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 GCA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 62,556 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 59,877 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2013 59,877 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 57,550 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 57,550 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 55,001 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 54,978 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2010 51,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 51,399 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 46,532 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,364 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 45,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,763 miles

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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R143 GCA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R143 GCA, 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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R143 GCA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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