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R85 KVA

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

141,760 mi
Last recorded141,760 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 KVA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 141,760 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 129,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 129,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 111,022 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2008 561,922 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 102,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 83,805 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 82,918 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 82,753 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 81,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

air bag light illuminated on dash

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

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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R85 KVA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R85 KVA, 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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R85 KVA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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