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R917 FWC

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,421 mi
Last recorded44,421 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 FWC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2010 44,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,421 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 May 2009 34,577 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 34,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear indicater intermitant fault

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,055 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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R917 FWC is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R917 FWC, 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 R917 FWC registered?

R917 FWC is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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