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R37 EKP

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,770 mi
Last recorded80,770 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 EKP
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,770 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 70,699 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,096 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,077 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 37,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,800 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,747 miles

hand brake on max travel / three and half ltrs of oil added before test

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,639 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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R37 EKP is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R37 EKP, 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 R37 EKP registered?

R37 EKP is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R37 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 EKP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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