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S299 LJH

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,218 mi
Last recorded66,218 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 LJH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 66,218 miles

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

child seat fitted osr. visual check only

Fail 14 Jan 2012 66,218 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted osr. visual check only

Fail 8 Jan 2011 59,958 miles

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

child seat fitted nsr. visual check of seat belt only.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,958 miles

child seat fitted nsr. visual check of seat belt only.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,885 miles

child seats fitted osr and nsr. visual check of seat belt only

Fail 8 Jan 2010 53,885 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

child seats fitted osr and nsr. visual check of seat belt only

Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,280 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 46,280 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 40,707 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 40,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 36,304 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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S299 LJH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S299 LJH, 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 S299 LJH registered?

S299 LJH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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