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R57 AKY

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,444 mi
Last recorded102,444 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 AKY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 102,444 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 8 May 2007 94,935 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front outer cv gaiters cracking

Pass 8 May 2007 94,935 miles

both front outer cv gaiters cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2007 92,970 miles

see advisory note: 574163117050

Fail 13 Jan 2007 92,934 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front cv gaiter boots cracking

rear exhaust system has a split & slight leak

Pass 12 Jan 2006 81,760 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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R57 AKY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R57 AKY, 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 R57 AKY registered?

R57 AKY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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