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R942 FGX

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,663 mi
Last recorded114,663 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 FGX
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 114,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 110,747 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 110,747 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil level low re-filled with 2 litres to enable emmissions test to be carried out

Pass 4 Jun 2010 105,625 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 105,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 100,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 100,503 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 94,674 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 94,648 miles

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

steering rack has slight play in both inner balljoints

Pass 1 Jun 2007 86,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 78,076 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 78,076 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheels slightly stiff to turn by hand

damp around power steering rack

near side front brake hose mount has been bent away from strut

no oil on dip stick topped up oil level

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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R942 FGX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R942 FGX, 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 R942 FGX registered?

R942 FGX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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