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R838 JKO

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,797 mi
Last recorded125,797 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 JKO
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 125,797 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 125,797 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 115,699 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 115,699 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 111,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2008 111,173 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2007 98,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 94,421 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 79,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 79,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R838 JKO is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R838 JKO, 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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R838 JKO is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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