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S246 SCA

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,823 mi
Last recorded117,823 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 SCA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 117,823 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,823 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 109,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 103,980 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 103,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 98,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

slight crack on front number plate.

surface cracking on N/S rear tyre wall

Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,996 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

slight crack on front number plate.

surface cracking on N/S rear tyre wall

Pass 12 Sep 2007 92,137 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 85,475 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 85,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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S246 SCA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver 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 S246 SCA, 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 S246 SCA registered?

S246 SCA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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