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R553 PDP

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,447 mi
Last recorded183,447 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 PDP
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 183,447 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 165,638 miles

Slight corrosion to n/s outer sill andsome underbody components

o/s cv boot splitting

windscreen slightlychipped in zone B below 45mm

Pass 24 Aug 2010 150,903 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightlyon edges

Pass 13 Aug 2009 137,556 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 123,164 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 107,246 miles

Hi level brake light inop or disconnected

both front brake discs ridged

rear exhaust corroding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2006 97,952 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 97,952 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

Rear 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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R553 PDP 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 R553 PDP, 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 R553 PDP registered?

R553 PDP is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R553 PDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 PDP 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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