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S288 KSN

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,666 mi
Last recorded53,666 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 KSN
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,666 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Apr 2009 53,666 miles

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,035 miles

o\s and n\s\f brake discs rusting

wear in o\s\r anti-roll bar link balljoint

Fail 21 Apr 2008 35,035 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o\s and n\s\f brake discs rusting

wear in o\s\r anti-roll bar link balljoint

Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,803 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 32,774 miles

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

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

*both front tyres are worn to the legal limit*

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 29,864 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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S288 KSN is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S288 KSN, 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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S288 KSN is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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