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R178 GSF

1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,523 mi
Last recorded87,523 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi89,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 GSF
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Lsi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 87,523 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 87,523 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2007 83,902 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 83,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch slipping.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2006 80,576 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 80,568 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi?

Based on 1,140 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
7,145
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
position lamp(s) not working 80
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
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R178 GSF is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 89,668 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 1.6 Lsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R178 GSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R178 GSF is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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