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R970 KJE

1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,913 mi
Last recorded106,913 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi85,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 KJE
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Glsi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 106,913 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 106,913 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 95,488 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 95,423 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 80,998 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 72,043 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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R970 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R970 KJE, 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 R970 KJE registered?

R970 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi, first registered on 30 July 1998.

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