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R726 LFW

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,528 mi
Last recorded115,528 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 LFW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 115,528 miles

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

both sides cv boots glue ons and starting to weep

chip in screen

general corrosion to underside of vehicle borderline in places

welding repairs very borderline

Fail 11 Jul 2012 115,465 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both sides cv boots glue ons and starting to weep

chip in screen

general corrosion to underside of vehicle borderline in places

Pass 23 Jul 2011 108,592 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 108,573 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front outer cv boots are damp with grease and are starting to deteriorate.

both front tyres are close to wear indicators and have uneven wear.

handbrake will soon require attention to travel.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 102,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 101,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 94,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,615 miles

Advise condition of front number plate

Advise exhaust system corroded

Advise underbody condition corrosion over underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2008 86,488 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise condition of front number plate

Advise exhaust system corroded

Advise underbody condition corrosion over underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2007 75,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,195 miles

Uneven wear on both rear tyres

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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R726 LFW is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R726 LFW, 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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R726 LFW is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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