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R959 FVA

1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,214 mi
Last recorded93,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi85,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 FVA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Glsi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 93,214 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 93,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 88,115 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 88,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 76,487 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi?

Based on 1,720 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,134
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
Brake pipe excessively corroded 169
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 122
position lamp(s) not working 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 100
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R959 FVA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 85,934 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 1.6 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R959 FVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R959 FVA registered?

R959 FVA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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