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R271 FFA

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,617 mi
Last recorded64,617 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 FFA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 64,617 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f o/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 13 May 2013 63,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 63,546 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2011 62,440 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 62,440 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 61,815 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 May 2010 61,815 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 60,725 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 59,569 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 57,798 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 55,771 miles

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

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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R271 FFA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R271 FFA, 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 R271 FFA registered?

R271 FFA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R271 FFA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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