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R996 WRV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,760 mi
Last recorded124,760 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 WRV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 124,760 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Jan 2011 124,744 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 101,303 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 100,772 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,127 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,976 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R996 WRV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R996 WRV, 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 R996 WRV registered?

R996 WRV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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