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S326 RVU

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,656 mi
Last recorded95,656 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS326 RVU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,656 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 95,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 90,105 miles

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 90,105 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front discs pitted

front pads getting low

Pass 12 May 2010 84,670 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 84,670 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2009 77,449 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 70,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,095 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 62,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2006 55,272 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 55,272 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2005 47,144 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 47,144 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S326 RVU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S326 RVU, 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 S326 RVU registered?

S326 RVU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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