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R979 HFM

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,098 mi
Last recorded98,098 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 HFM
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 98,098 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,859 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 93,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2012 88,039 miles

o/s/r sill corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2012 88,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyre worn outer edges

o/s/f tyre 1.8mm

o/s/r sill corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,523 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,715 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2010 85,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2009 81,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front p/a/s metal pipe rusted

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

rear number plate loose

very slight oil leak from p/a/s steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2008 76,290 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 76,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 71,654 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 71,653 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 67,785 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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R979 HFM is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R979 HFM, 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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R979 HFM is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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