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R816 WAK

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,800 mi
Last recorded95,800 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 WAK
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2013 95,800 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

adviced powersteering resevore 0n min

Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,627 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 84,573 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,120 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,902 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,775 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,652 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 48,578 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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R816 WAK is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R816 WAK, 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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What year was R816 WAK registered?

R816 WAK is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R816 WAK safe to buy?

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