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S37 RMB

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,592 mi
Last recorded38,592 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 RMB
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,283 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 37,283 miles

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

all seat belts are hard to release under tension

front bumper is insecure

n/s front and both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

rear suspension drop links are worn advise replacement

sump is corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,102 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 35,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

damage on o/s front n/s front n/s rear and o/s rear of vehicle

exhaust back box is rattling inside

front brake discs are lipped and worn

o/s tyres are worn to 3mm

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,709 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 32,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,199 miles

slight oil weep from bottom sump gasket

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,372 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,173 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 27,173 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 RMB is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S37 RMB, 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 RMB is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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