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R741 KNJ

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,676 mi
Last recorded127,676 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 KNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 127,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of nearside inner door handle .

Fail 7 Sep 2012 127,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of nearside inner door handle .

Pass 7 Sep 2011 123,095 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

condition of nearside front inner door handle .

towball not checked due to plastic cover.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 123,085 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

condition of nearside front inner door handle .

towball not checked due to plastic cover.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 115,579 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 115,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 106,797 miles

front number plate damaged

play in nearside front lower arm bush

poor image on nearside headlamp

Pass 2 Sep 2008 97,420 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 97,420 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 87,643 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 78,808 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 69,436 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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R741 KNJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R741 KNJ, 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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R741 KNJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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