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R151 CWY

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,472 mi
Last recorded149,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 CWY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 149,472 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 149,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 149,441 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 141,769 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 141,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 135,762 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 135,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 125,683 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 118,668 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 118,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R151 CWY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R151 CWY, 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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R151 CWY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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