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R98 XKL

1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,677 mi
Last recorded135,677 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi92,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 XKL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Glsi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 135,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 124,106 miles

slight movement from both headlights when engine running

Fail 1 Nov 2005 124,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

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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R98 XKL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 92,532 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 R98 XKL, 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 29 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 R98 XKL registered?

R98 XKL is a 1997 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R98 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 XKL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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