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R275 WAV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,921 mi
Last recorded77,921 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 WAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,921 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 77,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coolant pipe split

nsf wing mirror glass missing

Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,515 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coolant pipe split

nsf wing mirror glass missing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,159 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 70,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 67,041 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 67,041 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,626 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 53,740 miles

Near side door mirror missing

Fail 17 Mar 2007 53,740 miles

Near side door mirror missing

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 50,394 miles

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

nsf wing mirror missing

oil filter leaking

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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R275 WAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R275 WAV, 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 R275 WAV registered?

R275 WAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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