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R473 JSG

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,563 mi
Last recorded106,563 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 JSG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 106,563 miles

PAS fluid weap from offside of steering rack.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 106,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front side lamp bulb is dim.

Offside front tyre tread worn low and almost devoid of tread on edges, suspect under inflattion.

PAS fluid weap from offside of steering rack.

Radiator needs steam cleaning to remove dead decomposing bird.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 103,965 miles

oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning lamp on

Fail 14 Sep 2012 103,965 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake warning lamp on

oil leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2011 99,623 miles

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

nearside front disc back plate corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 99,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

brake warning lamp on

nearside front disc back plate corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 96,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

play at rear antiroll bar saddle bushes

windscreen damage not yet excessive

Fail 18 Jun 2010 96,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre to rear exhaust join flanges corroded.....

n/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....

o/s/f outer c/v gaiter perishing.....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit.....

play at n/s & o/s/r anti roll bar saddle bushes....

red brake warning lamp on.....

windscreen damage , not yet excessive....

Pass 22 Jun 2009 91,606 miles

exhaust join flanges corroding.....

front brake discs lipped...

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing.....

n/s/f brake caliper lower slider boot missing.....

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....

oil leaks.....

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link.....

wipers smear......

Pass 23 Jun 2008 86,089 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 86,089 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

exhaust system corroding....

light under body corrosion...

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing.....

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....

oil filler cap missing, advise replacement a,s,a,p.....

Pass 25 Jun 2007 77,661 miles

exhaust system corroding....

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing.....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

Pass 31 May 2006 68,399 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 68,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine sump corroded & weak , advise replacement.

exhaust flanges corroded.

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing.

wipers smear.

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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R473 JSG is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 R473 JSG, 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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R473 JSG is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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