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R298 NFR

1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,794 mi
Last recorded85,794 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2005
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi93,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 NFR
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Lsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2005 85,794 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 85,794 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi?

Based on 1,140 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
7,145
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
position lamp(s) not working 80
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
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R298 NFR is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 93,608 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 1.6 Lsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R298 NFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R298 NFR registered?

R298 NFR is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R298 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 NFR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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