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R254 VLN

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,284 mi
Last recorded62,284 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 VLN
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,284 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 62,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,147 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,316 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 51,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,246 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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R254 VLN is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R254 VLN, 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 R254 VLN registered?

R254 VLN is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R254 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 VLN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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