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R277 MFL

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,114 mi
Last recorded145,114 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 MFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2011 145,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 130,989 miles

engine idle rough

o/s/f drop link bushes perishing

slight damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

slight front brake judder

Pass 27 Jan 2009 115,754 miles

o/s/f tyre worn (inneredge)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 111,298 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 111,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wishbone bushes perishing

judder to front brakes

slight play to steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2007 105,056 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 92,291 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 92,291 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2005 84,147 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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R277 MFL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R277 MFL, 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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R277 MFL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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