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R616 ULM

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,722 mi
Last recorded79,722 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 ULM
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

drivers window not working

front no plate cracked

slight travel on handbrake & rear brake balance 20% out

tracking maybe out as front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2011 79,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

drivers window not working

front no plate cracked

slight travel on handbrake & rear brake balance 20% out

tracking maybe out as front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,101 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 72,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,552 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 64,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,391 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 55,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,900 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 49,900 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2006 44,624 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 44,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R616 ULM is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R616 ULM, 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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R616 ULM is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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