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S445 BNV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,632 mi
Last recorded118,632 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS445 BNV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 118,632 miles

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

oil leak

rear seatbelts not tested seats not fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 112,059 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 111,871 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 104,254 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 104,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 95,447 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 95,444 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 87,435 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded(effort okay!) †

Fail 10 Feb 2006 87,101 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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S445 BNV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S445 BNV, 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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S445 BNV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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