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R866 NWY

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,315 mi
Last recorded70,315 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 NWY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,315 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 70,287 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 66,509 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 66,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,336 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 62,327 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,103 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 52,605 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 52,605 miles

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

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)

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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R866 NWY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R866 NWY, 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 R866 NWY registered?

R866 NWY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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