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R985 PER

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,279 mi
Last recorded134,279 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 PER
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 134,279 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 134,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 118,047 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 100,757 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 82,680 miles

EXHUAST CORRODED

nail in tyre

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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R985 PER is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R985 PER, 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 R985 PER registered?

R985 PER is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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