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S224 BAV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,078 mi
Last recorded66,078 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 BAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 66,078 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 65,769 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 65,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 65,347 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Bearing broken up (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 64,697 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,101 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 64,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,298 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 62,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,626 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,830 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2013 61,830 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,460 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 60,456 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,200 miles

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

front no plate slightly damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2011 59,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front no plate slightly damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2010 57,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,443 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,279 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2009 54,279 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,706 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2007 50,706 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,224 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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S224 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S224 BAV, 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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S224 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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