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R48 LFL

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,138 mi
Last recorded97,138 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 LFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 97,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 May 2017 97,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 May 2016 90,810 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint X2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 90,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint X2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 73,727 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,590 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,858 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,776 miles

centre rear exhaust corroded on join

Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,033 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 71,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 68,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,513 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 63,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,232 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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R48 LFL 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 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 R48 LFL, 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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R48 LFL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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