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R543 KJE

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,927 mi
Last recorded89,927 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 KJE
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 89,927 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 89,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 82,409 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 77,746 miles

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

High level brake light not connected.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,610 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 56,385 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 53,054 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 47,513 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 43,892 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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R543 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R543 KJE, 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 R543 KJE registered?

R543 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R543 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 KJE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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