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R173 GKO

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,832 mi
Last recorded96,832 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 GKO
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2013 96,832 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion offside rear floor pan

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight wear in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,662 miles

slight corrosion exhaust system

slight corrosion on offside rear floor pan

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,267 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre very slightly binding

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,015 miles

offside rear brake very slightly binding

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2009 69,585 miles

both outer cv boots starting to perish

nearside rear brake very slightly binding

Pass 27 May 2008 66,723 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 63,463 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,170 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R173 GKO is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R173 GKO, 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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R173 GKO is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R173 GKO safe to buy?

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