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S208 SBA

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,875 mi
Last recorded98,875 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 SBA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,875 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 98,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,672 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,672 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,661 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,930 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 68,930 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 62,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 58,953 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,953 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,106 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 49,233 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,682 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,962 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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S208 SBA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S208 SBA, 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 S208 SBA registered?

S208 SBA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S208 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 SBA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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