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S238 BAV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,990 mi
Last recorded135,990 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 BAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 135,990 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 126,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 125,990 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2005 108,814 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 108,814 miles

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

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

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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S238 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S238 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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What year was S238 BAV registered?

S238 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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