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R997 WRV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,067 mi
Last recorded96,067 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 WRV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 96,067 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 95,958 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 95,958 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,525 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 95,522 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,321 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))

centre stop not working

Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,587 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

centre stop not working

Fail 20 Oct 2021 92,586 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

centre stop not working

Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 91,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,593 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,831 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,424 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,853 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,316 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,278 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,372 miles

front number plate cracked

tempery feul cap fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,043 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

high level stop light not working

slight wear in steering rack

washers weak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 70,043 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

high level stop light not working

slight wear in steering rack

washers weak

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 67,585 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,901 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 64,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 60,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 60,283 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,871 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 52,520 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 49,014 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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R997 WRV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R997 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 R997 WRV registered?

R997 WRV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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