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R668 LNH

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

55,801 mi
Last recorded55,801 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 LNH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,801 miles

Chips and scratches to screen.

Front number plate damaged/security.

Nearside number plate lamp dim.

Offside front seat belt slow to retract.

Play to steering rack.

Rear shocks weak.

Rear tyres perishing.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre wall.

Wiper blades poor.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 55,801 miles

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

Chips and scratches to screen.

Front number plate damaged/security.

Nearside number plate lamp dim.

Offside front seat belt slow to retract.

Play to steering rack.

Rear shocks weak.

Rear tyres perishing.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre wall.

Wiper blades poor.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,068 miles

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

O/S/R + N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS WORN/SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 3 Jan 2008 47,987 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

ENGINE MISFIRING

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

O/S/R + N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS WORN/SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 2 Jan 2008 47,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front sill dented

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,238 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE

SCRATCHES TO SCREEN

Fail 8 Jan 2007 40,238 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE

SCRATCHES TO SCREEN

Pass 26 Jan 2006 33,573 miles

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION BLOWING SLIGHTLY

Fail 23 Jan 2006 33,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT EXHAUST SECTION BLOWING SLIGHTLY

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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R668 LNH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R668 LNH, 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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R668 LNH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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