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R947 FGX

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,331 mi
Last recorded105,331 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 FGX
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 105,331 miles

boot lid stiff to open

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

front no plate broken

gear box oil leak

n/s/f interior release handle broken

o/s sill panel damaged

water in o/s/r lamp assy

Fail 31 Oct 2007 105,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

front no plate broken

gear box oil leak

n/s/f interior release handle broken

o/s sill panel damaged

water in o/s/r lamp assy

Pass 31 Oct 2006 97,144 miles

condensation in rear lamp unit.

Pass 5 May 2006 95,052 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 95,052 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 FGX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red 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 R947 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 R947 FGX registered?

R947 FGX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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