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S340 RVU

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,100 mi
Last recorded99,100 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 RVU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 99,100 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 99,084 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,003 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 96,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s/r back plate damp

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,932 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 94,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,162 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 92,162 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,809 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 90,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,717 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 87,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,968 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 79,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 71,443 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 71,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 63,391 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 54,515 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,244 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 47,244 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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S340 RVU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S340 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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S340 RVU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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