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R808 FGU

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,756 mi
Last recorded116,756 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 FGU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 116,756 miles

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

offside front door check strap missing

Fail 29 Feb 2012 116,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside front door check strap missing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 110,940 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 110,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 105,545 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 105,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 98,149 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 92,372 miles

Oil leak

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

n.s.r. tyre close to limit on outer edge, and inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2008 92,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 82,903 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 70,587 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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R808 FGU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White 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 R808 FGU, 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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R808 FGU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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