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S404 JJT

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,902 mi
Last recorded97,902 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 JJT
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

engine idles erratically

Fail 7 Sep 2009 97,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

engine idles erratically

Pass 16 Jun 2008 88,023 miles

air bag light on

handbrake only has a small amount of reserve left

mix of tyre types on front

number plates minor damage

power steering possible minor leak, should be investigated

Fail 13 Jun 2008 88,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag light on

handbrake only has a small amount of reserve left

mix of tyre types on front

number plates minor damage

power steering possible minor leak, should be investigated

Pass 18 Jun 2007 80,039 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,855 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 68,855 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 JJT is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JJT, 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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What year was S404 JJT registered?

S404 JJT is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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