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R261 OEG

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,145 mi
Last recorded79,145 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 OEG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,145 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,234 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 75,453 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,439 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 70,515 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,515 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,511 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,969 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,136 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 50,676 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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R261 OEG is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R261 OEG, 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 R261 OEG registered?

R261 OEG is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R261 OEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 OEG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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