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S477 SCA

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,363 mi
Last recorded130,363 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 SCA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2011 130,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 130,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 116,905 miles

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

front and rear no plates slightly faded

Fail 15 Mar 2010 116,905 miles

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

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

front and rear no plates slightly faded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 104,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 93,057 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 93,057 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 80,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 75,430 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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S477 SCA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S477 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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S477 SCA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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