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S238 REG

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,757 mi
Last recorded102,757 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2020 102,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes 36% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

Reverse light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,786 miles

Corrosion underbody o/s/r sill heavily

Fail 29 Apr 2019 100,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion underbody o/s/r sill heavily

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 99,007 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Headlights poor pattern

Fail 2 May 2018 99,007 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Headlights poor pattern

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 97,149 miles

Corrosion to underbody, exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Rear tyres cracked and perished and wearing on edges

Fail 3 May 2017 97,149 miles

Corrosion to underbody, exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres cracked and perished and wearing on edges

Pass 4 May 2016 94,942 miles

Exhaust corroding

General underbody corroded including rear sills, suspension and brake pipes

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 May 2016 94,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres cracking

Exhaust corroding

General underbody corroded including rear sills, suspension and brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2015 90,782 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 90,782 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2014 87,270 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking Oil filler cap missing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 May 2012 77,851 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOISEY. BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE LOW TREAD.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 68,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 64,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,416 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,632 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 53,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Jul 2005 48,542 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlight aim offside on lower limit

offside front tyre low on edges.nearside rear tyre light cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2005 48,542 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlight aim offside on lower limit

offside front tyre low on edges.nearside rear tyre light cracking

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 REG is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red 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 S238 REG, 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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S238 REG is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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