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S181 RLH

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,167 mi
Last recorded106,167 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 RLH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 106,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2012 106,167 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2011 98,950 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 98,945 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2010 89,583 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 84,439 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 84,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 80,697 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2007 75,924 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 75,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 68,875 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 68,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S181 RLH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S181 RLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S181 RLH registered?

S181 RLH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S181 RLH safe to buy?

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