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R480 DFM

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,237 mi
Last recorded64,237 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 DFM
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,237 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,713 miles

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

rear no p;ate starting to fade

Fail 19 Jul 2011 60,713 miles

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

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

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

rear no p;ate starting to fade

Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,899 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,102 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,729 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 43,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,648 miles

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

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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R480 DFM is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R480 DFM, 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 R480 DFM registered?

R480 DFM is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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