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R859 FGU

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,506 mi
Last recorded107,506 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 FGU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2009 107,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

battery insecure

both front tyres perished

front number plate cracked

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 22 Oct 2009 107,506 miles

airbag light on

battery insecure

both front tyres perished

front number plate cracked

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 23 Oct 2008 100,980 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

rear no plate fafded

Fail 23 Oct 2008 100,980 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

rear no plate fafded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 95,503 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 85,917 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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R859 FGU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R859 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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What year was R859 FGU registered?

R859 FGU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R859 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R859 FGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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