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R293 MFL

1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,903 mi
Last recorded99,903 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi85,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 MFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Glsi
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 99,903 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 99,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 80,772 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre is worn on edges and on legal limit

oil on steering rack but no pas leaks present

slight imbalance to front brakes = 14%

Fail 11 Feb 2008 80,772 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre is worn on edges and on legal limit

oil on steering rack but no pas leaks present

slight imbalance to front brakes = 14%

Pass 20 Feb 2007 76,445 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 71,034 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi?

Based on 1,720 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,134
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
Brake pipe excessively corroded 169
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 122
position lamp(s) not working 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 100
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R293 MFL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi in White 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 1.6 Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 85,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R293 MFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R293 MFL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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