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S343 RVU

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 RVU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 80,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking up

Pass 6 Jan 2009 77,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 70,807 miles

nearside front tyre showing slight wear on outer edge

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar D bushes

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 30 Dec 2006 62,872 miles

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

offside front tyre showing wear

Fail 30 Dec 2006 62,872 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre showing wear

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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S343 RVU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S343 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 S343 RVU registered?

S343 RVU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S343 RVU safe to buy?

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