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R289 MFL

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,594 mi
Last recorded95,594 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 MFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,594 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 95,594 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 89,199 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 18 Feb 2013 89,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside fornt tyre close to legal limit

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,039 miles

corroison in various place

offside steering rack damp

play in nearside steerng arm

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 22 Feb 2012 82,039 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corroison in various place

offside steering rack damp

play in nearside steerng arm

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,418 miles

both front cv gaitors heavily cracked

play in offside rear drop link

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

steering rack wet

Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,885 miles

both front cv gaitors heavily cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2010 67,575 miles

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

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

both front cv gaitors heavily cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,068 miles

play in offside track rod end

power steering rack damp

travel on handbrake

Fail 12 Feb 2009 60,068 miles

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

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

play in offside track rod end

power steering rack damp

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,714 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 53,636 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,788 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,959 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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R289 MFL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R289 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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R289 MFL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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