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R969 KJE

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,289 mi
Last recorded126,289 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 KJE
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 126,289 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,613 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 124,830 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 123,915 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 123,385 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 122,952 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 122,950 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2012 122,262 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 121,585 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 119,591 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 118,176 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 115,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 111,736 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 111,736 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2006 95,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

airbag light stays on

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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R969 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R969 KJE, 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 R969 KJE registered?

R969 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 21 July 1998.

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