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S159 KHG

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,220 mi
Last recorded50,220 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 KHG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,220 miles

O/S/R inner door handle broken

brake pipes all showing signs of corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

full exhaust system corroded

slight play in O/S/F track rod end

temp gauge showing car close to overheating

Fail 26 Jul 2012 50,220 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

O/S/R inner door handle broken

brake pipes all showing signs of corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

full exhaust system corroded

slight play in O/S/F track rod end

temp gauge showing car close to overheating

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,468 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 47,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust excessivly corroded

Fuel pipe starting to corrode

N/S/R brake pipe starting to corrode

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

O/S/F brake flexi starting to perish

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,956 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,650 miles

Front number plate poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,900 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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S159 KHG is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S159 KHG, 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 S159 KHG registered?

S159 KHG is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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