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R181 WJF

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,080 mi
Last recorded105,080 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 WJF
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 105,080 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r outer sill corroeded and slight hole

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Fail 9 Nov 2012 105,080 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r outer sill corroeded and slight hole

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,354 miles

Front discs lipped

Hi level stoplight inop

Fail 11 Nov 2011 86,354 miles

Front discs lipped

Hi level stoplight inop

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,924 miles

Centre exhaust corroded not blowing

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn slightly inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,545 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 69,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,750 miles

Engine sump corroding

corrosion round exhaust joints

slight corrosion on rear sub-frame

very slight leak of grease from o/s/f cv gaiter

Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,107 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,299 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,735 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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R181 WJF is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R181 WJF, 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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R181 WJF is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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