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R388 DMY

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,057 mi
Last recorded69,057 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 DMY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,057 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 67,572 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,207 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 66,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015

NSR inner sill corosion

OSR inner sill corosion

Fail 9 Jan 2015 65,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,776 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,054 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,651 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,408 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag light does not extinguish.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 47,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 47,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 43,162 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 38,662 miles

front brake disc/s in poor condition

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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R388 DMY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R388 DMY, 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 R388 DMY registered?

R388 DMY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R388 DMY safe to buy?

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