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S235 JLY

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,521 mi
Last recorded116,521 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 JLY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 116,521 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 116,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2010 114,757 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,951 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 110,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 101,161 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 101,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 97,330 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 92,384 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 92,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S235 JLY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S235 JLY, 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 S235 JLY registered?

S235 JLY is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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