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R202 JAF

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,492 mi
Last recorded116,492 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 JAF
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 116,492 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 116,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 109,115 miles

Headlamp lens in poor condition

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 109,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp lens in poor condition

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 101,712 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f door step

Headlamp lens deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 101,712 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to o/s/f door step

Headlamp lens deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 93,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 85,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 74,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

crack in manifold, but not blowing excessively for test requirements

Pass 13 Jun 2006 74,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

crack in manifold, but not blowing excessively for test requirements

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 JAF is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JAF, 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 JAF is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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