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S378 DGX

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,385 mi
Last recorded55,385 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 DGX
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 55,385 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint filler bottle pipes weeping onto alternator (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,857 miles

BOTH front beam images weak

BOTH front head lamp lenes hazed

Centre Front no plate broken

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deeply cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wiper blade split

slight cracking to air con belt

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,359 miles

Nearside and offside headlamps slightly deteriorated

Slight damage to nearside side repeater

Fail 19 Aug 2015 54,359 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside headlamps slightly deteriorated

Slight damage to nearside side repeater

Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,852 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps hazed (beam image slightly poor)

both outer cv boots perished

front reg plate cracked

n/s washer partialy blocked

Fail 11 Aug 2014 53,852 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps hazed (beam image slightly poor)

both outer cv boots perished

front reg plate cracked

n/s washer partialy blocked

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,611 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

Fail 16 Aug 2012 52,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,829 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,177 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 52,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,824 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,549 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 50,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 49,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,109 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,553 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 47,553 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,234 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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S378 DGX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S378 DGX, 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 S378 DGX registered?

S378 DGX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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