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R215 MGA

1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,894 mi
Last recorded72,894 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi89,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 MGA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Lsi
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2008 72,894 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 66,256 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 66,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 59,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 51,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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R215 MGA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R215 MGA, 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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What year was R215 MGA registered?

R215 MGA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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