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R229 WTP

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,441 mi
Last recorded55,441 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 WTP
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 55,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear to centre joint slightly leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 49,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 44,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front coil springs corroded

nearside front & offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front & offside front top mounts deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated & wearing thin on edges

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,695 miles

nearside front & offside front top strut mounts deteriorated

nearside rear brake slightly sticky

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,187 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,816 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 37,816 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 35,896 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 35,896 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear disc and pads have got hot at somtime.

Nearside wipere blade slightly worn.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,439 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,476 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,237 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,752 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 24,881 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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R229 WTP is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R229 WTP, 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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What year was R229 WTP registered?

R229 WTP is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R229 WTP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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