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R461 HWV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,460 mi
Last recorded60,460 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 HWV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,460 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 60,456 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washers are slightly weak,brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn,n/s & o/s reg. plate lamps are slightly dim.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,927 miles

Centre stop lamp not working,front reg.plate slightly cracked,O/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,595 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 39,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Center brake light not working.

Front No-plate slightly cracked.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 35,070 miles

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,070 miles

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,168 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 27,164 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration

Front no.plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,362 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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R461 HWV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R461 HWV, 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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R461 HWV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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