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R59 VOD

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,983 mi
Last recorded223,983 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 VOD
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2019 223,983 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack noisy but no wear found in mechanism

All four coil springs corroded

All four disc brake backing plates corroded

Engine oil leak

Front Suspension & suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension & suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 217,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded

Nearside front & Offside front disc brake backing plates corroded

Nearside rear & Offside rear brake disc backing plates corroded

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

Offside Head lamp has poor output

Offside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted to vehicle but complies with MOT standards

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Dec 2018 217,155 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded

Nearside front & Offside front disc brake backing plates corroded

Nearside rear & Offside rear brake disc backing plates corroded

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

Offside Head lamp has poor output

Offside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted to vehicle but complies with MOT standards

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 212,381 miles

Front no plate slightly damaged

Fuel pipes corroded & fuel tank filler neck

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside front upper suspension mounting point corroded

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Offside rear antiroll bar ball joint has slight play

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Slight leak from power steering component

Fail 7 Dec 2017 212,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front no plate slightly damaged

Fuel pipes corroded & fuel tank filler neck

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside front upper suspension mounting point corroded

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Offside rear antiroll bar ball joint has slight play

Offside wiper blade split but still effectively clearing screen

Poor out put from offside front position lamp

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Slight leak from power steering component

Fail 1 Dec 2017 212,359 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

All ABS wires and brake hose secured only by cable tie. Sufficient to to prevent external damage.

Front Numberplate damaged but still legible and secure

Front position lamps are not of equal intensity.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank filler + breather ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wiper split but still effectively clearing the windscreen.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Unable to carry out full inspection of rear seatbelts due to obstruction.

fuel tank support straps corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 201,137 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 201,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 197,409 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 197,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 193,089 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 192,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 189,861 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 189,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 185,123 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 185,123 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 184,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear tyre cut on outside tyre wall no cords or ply exposed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 176,415 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 176,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 147,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 165,142 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 165,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 162,908 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 162,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 159,709 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 155,303 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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R59 VOD is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R59 VOD, 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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R59 VOD is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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