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R741 MEW

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,429 mi
Last recorded115,429 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 MEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,429 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2019 115,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2018 113,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 113,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 113,449 miles

Corrosion underside vehicle covering steering, suspension and braking components.

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fuel line corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sill in poor condition towards the rear.

Rear Brake ferrules corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,901 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split rubber (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 112,364 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on brake...and suspension components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 112,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on brake...and suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 111,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 109,446 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil req top up

Pass 12 Jun 2013 109,446 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil req top up

Pass 25 Jun 2012 104,485 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake requiers adjustment

Pass 27 Jun 2011 101,202 miles

Front brake disc`s have slight corrosion!

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 98,011 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 94,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 15 Jun 2009 94,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 12 Jun 2008 91,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 84,625 miles

advise oil on minimum

advise rear brakes require attention

advise sump corroded and weeping oil

Pass 14 Jun 2006 79,145 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 79,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

advise oil filter has a slight oil leak unable to test emmissions

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 MEW is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R741 MEW, 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 MEW is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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