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S179 JFL

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,336 mi
Last recorded93,336 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 JFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,336 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 82,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 74,405 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 62,667 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 62,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine noisy

Pass 9 Oct 2006 53,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 47,815 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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S179 JFL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green 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 S179 JFL, 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 S179 JFL registered?

S179 JFL is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S179 JFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S179 JFL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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