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S37 BAV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,208 mi
Last recorded118,208 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 BAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 118,208 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle weak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 117,661 miles

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

Offside 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle weak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 111,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

suspension weak all round

Fail 28 Dec 2012 111,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

suspension weak all round

Pass 14 Dec 2011 103,313 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 103,272 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 89,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 82,886 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 12 Dec 2007 74,590 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 66,677 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,901 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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S37 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S37 BAV, 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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S37 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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