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R299 JKO

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,060 mi
Last recorded113,060 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 JKO
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 113,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

airbag warning light on

battery insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2012 113,008 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

airbag warning light on

battery insecure

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 105,300 miles

near side rear wheel bearing noisey but noot yet rough at time of test.

off side front tyre worn to limit in places on inner edge.

one section of off side rear side light not working

Fail 26 Feb 2011 105,285 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear wheel bearing noisey but noot yet rough at time of test.

off side front tyre worn to limit in places on inner edge.

one section of off side rear side light not working

Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,303 miles

rear sub frame badly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2010 96,013 miles

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

rear sub frame badly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2009 86,933 miles

air bag light permently on.

n/s front tyre worn low on outer edge.

n/s rear tyre tread depth low.

o/s & n/s front suspension top mountings starting to crack.

o/s outer door sill slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 79,677 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 79,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 73,951 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 73,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 65,828 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 65,828 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2005 58,863 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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R299 JKO is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R299 JKO, 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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R299 JKO is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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