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R916 PER

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,835 mi
Last recorded105,835 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 PER
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 105,835 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 103,189 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 103,189 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 100,530 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 100,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 94,671 miles

coolant leak from heater hose

front brake discs are worn

slight out of balance front brakes

windscreen is chipped

Fail 11 Apr 2007 94,666 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak from heater hose

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads worn low

windscreen is chipped

Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,113 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R916 PER 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 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 R916 PER, 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 R916 PER registered?

R916 PER is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R916 PER safe to buy?

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