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R290 XUY

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,680 mi
Last recorded63,680 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 XUY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,680 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 63,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 53,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,940 miles

engine oil low

hi line brake light inoperative

n/s/rear tyre wall is perished

Fail 27 Feb 2006 44,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil low

hi line brake light inoperative

n/s/rear tyre wall is perished

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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R290 XUY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R290 XUY, 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 R290 XUY registered?

R290 XUY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R290 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 XUY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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