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S331 SMB

1998 Hyundai Lantra Si

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,957 mi
Last recorded129,957 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si87,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 SMB
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra Si
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2009 129,957 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2008 112,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 96,002 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 96,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 88,363 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 88,363 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra Si?

Based on 942 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
8,523
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119
Brake pipe excessively corroded 78
Registration plate lamp not working 59
position lamp(s) not working 48
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 37
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S331 SMB is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 87,734 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 Si fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S331 SMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra Si typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Lantra Si is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S331 SMB registered?

S331 SMB is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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