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R42 FGP

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,370 mi
Last recorded70,370 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 FGP
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 70,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. also perished and cracked, inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 69,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. also perished and cracked, inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 60,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken and becoming dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and close to splitting (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2017 60,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken and becoming dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and close to splitting (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front suspension top mounts deteriorating

chip in windscreen

slight binding to nearside front brake

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,966 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chip in screen

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres uneven treadwear

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 May 2014 42,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front no plate cracked

Fail 1 May 2014 42,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front no plate cracked

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,082 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate cracked

nsf tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,786 miles

front number plate damaged

rear brake pads wearing low

slight damage to outer side wall nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,081 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,562 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,694 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,365 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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R42 FGP is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,975cc 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 R42 FGP, 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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R42 FGP is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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