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S453 SCA

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,857 mi
Last recorded126,857 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 SCA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 126,857 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

VEHICLE DISPLAYING AREAS OF CORROSION/REPAIR TO SUBFRAME COVERED IN UNDERSEAL AND UNABLE TO CORRECTLY ASSESS REPAIR STANDARD

Fail 2 Jul 2015 126,582 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2014 119,205 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 119,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 112,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 112,171 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 105,596 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre brake light not working

slight damage to nearside front door hinge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front top shock mounting bushes worn

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

centre brake light not working

dampness around oil sump

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 30 Jun 2011 98,965 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front top shock mounting bushes worn

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

centre brake light not working

dampness around oil sump

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,608 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 21 Jun 2010 92,608 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses in poor condition

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 6 Jul 2009 86,113 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 86,113 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

long hand brake lever travel

Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,377 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,164 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 49,164 miles

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

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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S453 SCA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S453 SCA, 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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S453 SCA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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