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R55 WTH

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,758 mi
Last recorded102,758 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 WTH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,758 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,840 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 98,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,232 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,259 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,482 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,539 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,583 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 76,583 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,486 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 70,987 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 70,987 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 106,862 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 65,522 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,779 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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R55 WTH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R55 WTH, 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 R55 WTH registered?

R55 WTH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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