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R591 KJE

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,634 mi
Last recorded47,634 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 KJE
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 47,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 47,458 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear 175/70/14 Front 175/65/14 Rear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,374 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not weakened

Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,336 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,300 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,214 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

very slight bind to n/s/f brake

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,191 miles

Both front cv gaitors slightly perished

Corrosion on engine oil sump

Corrosion on front suspension components

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 47,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,172 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,088 miles

n/s front tyre low pressure

Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,879 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,787 miles

o/s/rear brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Aug 2008 45,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Aug 2007 40,916 miles

foot brake efficience just meets mot requirements

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,538 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 40,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R591 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R591 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 R591 KJE registered?

R591 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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