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S404 DNJ

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 DNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,277 miles

battery insecure

both outer cv gaiters in poor condition

brake pedal anti slip in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition at joints

nearside front brake disc corroided and pitted at outer edge.

nearside rear tyre nearing legal minimum

parking brake leverhas little reserve travel

some damage to offside front outer sill

some play within nearside rear anti-roll bar link ball joints

some play within offside steering joints

windscreen is cracked but not obstructing drivers view of the road

Fail 28 Oct 2010 94,277 miles

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

battery insecure

both outer cv gaiters in poor condition

brake pedal anti slip in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition at joints

nearside front brake disc corroided and pitted at outer edge.

nearside rear tyre nearing legal minimum

parking brake leverhas little reserve travel

some damage to offside front outer sill

some play within nearside rear anti-roll bar link ball joints

some play within offside steering joints

windscreen is cracked but not obstructing drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 83,304 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,893 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 80,893 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 75,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 75,623 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 68,371 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 68,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s mirror glass missing

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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S404 DNJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S404 DNJ, 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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S404 DNJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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