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R581 FMA

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,403 mi
Last recorded83,403 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 FMA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r wheel aces corr

Fail 17 Mar 2011 83,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r wheel aces corr

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008
Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,674 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s front tyre wearing ouside edge

Fail 20 Mar 2007 53,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2006 48,046 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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R581 FMA 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 75%.

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 R581 FMA, 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 R581 FMA registered?

R581 FMA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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