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S137 SBL

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,538 mi
Last recorded69,538 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 SBL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner and outer edges.

Offside rear tyreworn on outer edge.

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,750 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

head light lenses "starring"/yellowing

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing low and cracking

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake pads look low?

outer cv boots cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,320 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 60,318 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn v/low on outer edges

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,546 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,488 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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S137 SBL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S137 SBL, 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 S137 SBL registered?

S137 SBL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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