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R246 YWJ

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,603 mi
Last recorded101,603 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 YWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 101,603 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,251 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 94,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 85,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 85,994 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 78,260 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 78,260 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2005 72,239 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 72,239 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 YWJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

R246 YWJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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