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R498 EEX

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,493 mi
Last recorded101,493 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 EEX
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 101,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,206 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 100,562 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 99,579 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 99,579 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 98,434 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 96,295 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 93,964 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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R498 EEX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R498 EEX, 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 R498 EEX registered?

R498 EEX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R498 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 EEX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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