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R737 NRU

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

119,159 mi
Last recorded119,159 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 NRU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,159 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

Fail 1 Sep 2015 119,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 116,286 miles

Corrosion on off side sill at rear

Slight noise from near side front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2013 112,996 miles

Fronr brake ballence poor

Near side headlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 6 Sep 2013 112,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fronr brake ballence poor

Near side headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,841 miles

Near side headlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 31 Aug 2012 109,824 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Near side headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 17 Aug 2011 106,475 miles

Near side headlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 17 Aug 2011 106,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Near side headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,374 miles

Cut in near side front tyre sidewall

Rear tyres perrished

Fail 6 Sep 2010 103,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cut in near side front tyre sidewall

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 100,105 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 100,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,436 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside headlamp aim weak beam pattern

Fail 3 Sep 2008 93,417 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside headlamp aim weak beam pattern

Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,666 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 87,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 81,477 miles

Rear brake balance poor

Slight exaust blow from front pipe

Fail 6 Sep 2006 81,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight exaust blow from front pipe

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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R737 NRU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R737 NRU, 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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R737 NRU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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