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R947 CNT

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,112 mi
Last recorded114,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 CNT
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 114,112 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL LINES GREASED

BELONGINGS IN BOOT SO UNABLE TO INSPECT BOOT FLOOR FULLY

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT STORCKS HAVE BEEN TAPED UP

HAND BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESEARVE TRAVEL LEFT

O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYING

RATTLE FROM ENGINE BAY?

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END

UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 12 Jan 2011 114,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL LINES GREASED

BELONGINGS IN BOOT SO UNABLE TO INSPECT BOOT FLOOR FULLY

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT STORCKS HAVE BEEN TAPED UP

HAND BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESEARVE TRAVEL LEFT

O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYING

RATTLE FROM ENGINE BAY?

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END

UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 12 Jan 2010 133,180 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 133,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,778 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 123,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 117,388 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 105,640 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 105,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R947 CNT is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White 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 R947 CNT, 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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R947 CNT is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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