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R601 KJE

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,530 mi
Last recorded86,530 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 KJE
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 86,530 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 86,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,540 miles

O/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jun 2021 83,526 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 83,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 82,317 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 82,317 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,399 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,509 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 80,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 78,997 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,232 miles

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Slighty Leaking And Corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,745 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,455 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 74,455 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,365 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 66,400 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,856 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,828 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 54,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,725 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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R601 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R601 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 R601 KJE registered?

R601 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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