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R956 FVA

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,934 mi
Last recorded156,934 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 FVA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 156,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension top strut mounts perished ;

slight play in all rear suspension anti-roll bars and links ;

Pass 18 May 2010 149,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 142,306 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 142,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 133,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 120,999 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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R956 FVA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R956 FVA, 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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R956 FVA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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