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S421 SEV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,272 mi
Last recorded168,272 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 SEV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 168,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate slight deterioation

unable to fully inspect main brakepipes due to underseal

Pass 14 Oct 2010 166,541 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 166,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 163,887 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 163,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 160,744 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 160,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 157,596 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 157,594 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2006 149,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outertread scrubbing

o/s/f inner tread scrubbing

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres both inner treads scrubbing

Pass 6 Oct 2005 144,954 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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S421 SEV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green 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 S421 SEV, 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 S421 SEV registered?

S421 SEV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S421 SEV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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