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S394 KJR

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,163 mi
Last recorded80,163 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS394 KJR
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2010 80,163 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE OIL SUMP IS POROUS AND LEAKING

EXHAUST IS HEAVILY CORRODED ALONG ITS LENGTH

OIL FILTER IS LEAKING OIL HEAVILY

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,534 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 77,522 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

exhaust blowing at front

play in steering rack at o/s

Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,727 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 73,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

play in o/s rear anti/roll bar link

Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,975 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 55,513 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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S394 KJR is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S394 KJR, 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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S394 KJR is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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