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S205 JFH

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,707 mi
Last recorded75,707 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 JFH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 75,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 75,456 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2018 68,373 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,889 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,047 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,363 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,241 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,112 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,052 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,252 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 14 Jul 2008 47,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,449 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge †Nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,782 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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S205 JFH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S205 JFH, 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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S205 JFH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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