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R593 CEX

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,261 mi
Last recorded110,261 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 CEX
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,261 miles

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

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

nearside front brake is binding slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2013 110,261 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2012 96,815 miles

General corrosion to underside

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 96,578 miles

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,941 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 89,820 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 83,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate starting to fade

Fail 17 Dec 2009 83,290 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 30 Dec 2008 79,255 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate starting to fade

Fail 23 Dec 2008 79,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,634 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 64,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

grommet missing from n/s/r outer sill

Fail 9 Feb 2007 64,224 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

grommet missing from n/s/r outer sill

Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,999 miles

both rear tyres distorted

o/s/f window mechanism faulty

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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R593 CEX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R593 CEX, 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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R593 CEX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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