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R202 FVE

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,946 mi
Last recorded114,946 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 FVE
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 114,946 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,137 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 103,839 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,323 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 81,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,087 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,226 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 29,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,137 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,100 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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R202 FVE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R202 FVE, 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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R202 FVE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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