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R294 MFL

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,391 mi
Last recorded108,391 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 MFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,391 miles

o/s/r brake backplate damp

play in both rear anti roll bar link rods

wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 90,907 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,634 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,420 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 63,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,077 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 55,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,593 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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R294 MFL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R294 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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R294 MFL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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