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R174 KMA

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,085 mi
Last recorded77,085 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 KMA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 77,085 miles

Offside Rear Droplink Slight Play

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 3 May 2018 75,734 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 75,731 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both Rear Tyres Cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 71,921 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,467 miles

Front registration plate cracked

N/S/F Brake slightly binding

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

O/S/R Tyre cracks in tread

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 69,460 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate cracked

N/S/F Brake slightly binding

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

O/S/R Tyre cracks in tread

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,453 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,783 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 57,780 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 53,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 48,909 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 44,177 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 39,266 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 33,641 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 33,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 27,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,629 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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R174 KMA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R174 KMA, 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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R174 KMA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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