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R62 EBJ

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

185,878 mi
Last recorded185,878 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 EBJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 185,878 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 185,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 179,679 miles

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 24 May 2010 179,673 miles

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)

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 27 May 2009 173,429 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 173,427 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 May 2008 166,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre has a flat spot.

Pass 19 May 2008 166,982 miles

n/s rear tyre has a flat spot.

Pass 15 May 2007 160,077 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 160,077 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 151,821 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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R62 EBJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R62 EBJ, 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 R62 EBJ registered?

R62 EBJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R62 EBJ safe to buy?

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