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R297 EFU

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,133 mi
Last recorded44,133 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 EFU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,133 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,371 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 43,354 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,868 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,909 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 40,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,458 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,757 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,073 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,084 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 73,273 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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R297 EFU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R297 EFU, 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 R297 EFU registered?

R297 EFU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R297 EFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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