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R640 HDE

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,746 mi
Last recorded172,746 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 HDE
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 172,746 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 172,682 miles

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Airbag light on

Centre and rear exhaust section corroded not blowing

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre started to perish

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

Rear number plate started to crack

Pass 19 May 2008 163,831 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 163,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2007 152,410 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 152,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 139,349 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 139,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R640 HDE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R640 HDE, 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 R640 HDE registered?

R640 HDE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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