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R959 WOY

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,144 mi
Last recorded67,144 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 WOY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,144 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage oil cooler (2.3.3b)

Underside corossion

Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,164 miles

Underside corossion

Fail 6 Dec 2016 64,153 miles

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

Underside corossion

Pass 26 Nov 2015 61,107 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,654 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,237 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,142 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,593 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,810 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,512 miles

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

front wishbones showing sighns of surface rust

rear of subframe showing sighns of surface rust

Fail 9 Dec 2009 36,512 miles

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

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

front wishbones showing sighns of surface rust

rear of subframe showing sighns of surface rust

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,632 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,395 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 20,395 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,329 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE====FRONT NO PLATE DAMGED

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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R959 WOY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R959 WOY, 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 R959 WOY registered?

R959 WOY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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