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R544 KJE

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,050 mi
Last recorded55,050 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 KJE
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,811 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,624 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 51,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,198 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,479 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,233 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,765 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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R544 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red 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 R544 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 R544 KJE registered?

R544 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R544 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 KJE 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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