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R246 VUY

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,248 mi
Last recorded90,248 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 VUY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2015 90,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,996 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 81,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,362 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 76,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,725 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,799 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 64,761 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 64,731 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,020 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 59,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,327 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,798 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 41,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 34,696 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 34,696 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VUY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R246 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

R246 VUY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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