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R203 LFL

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,127 mi
Last recorded52,127 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 LFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 52,127 miles

2 x rear bottom sills corroded,underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 50,137 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 50,137 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 49,387 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 49,387 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 47,708 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,386 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 45,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,101 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 43,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,546 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 42,546 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,109 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,294 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,437 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 40,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,709 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 38,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

idle speed very irratic

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,536 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 37,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,262 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,128 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,888 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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R203 LFL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R203 LFL, 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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R203 LFL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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