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R246 HCA

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,313 mi
Last recorded69,313 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 HCA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,795 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 65,795 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2009 61,446 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,376 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,939 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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R246 HCA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R246 HCA, 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 R246 HCA registered?

R246 HCA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R246 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 HCA shows 7 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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