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S403 KJU

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,202 mi
Last recorded114,202 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS403 KJU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 114,202 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 109,330 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBOD/PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESS AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 24 Jan 2014 109,327 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

CORROSION TO UNDERBOD/PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESS AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,938 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,581 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 93,837 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 90,046 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner wall of n/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2008 83,724 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 83,697 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both sides rear tyres are perished.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R Wheel bearing very slightly rough

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 72,276 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,276 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 64,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 119,202 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 60,452 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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S403 KJU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S403 KJU, 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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S403 KJU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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