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R143 VFR

1998 Hyundai Lantra Si

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,561 mi
Last recorded65,561 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si87,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 VFR
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra Si
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,561 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,062 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,889 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 52,793 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,242 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra Si?

Based on 942 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
8,523
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119
Brake pipe excessively corroded 78
Registration plate lamp not working 59
position lamp(s) not working 48
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 37
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R143 VFR is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 87,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Lantra Si fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R143 VFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra Si typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Lantra Si is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R143 VFR registered?

R143 VFR is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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