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S479 ABF

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,603 mi
Last recorded120,603 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 ABF
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 120,603 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 120,599 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 114,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 114,081 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 111,401 miles

welding repairs overlaid with body filler seams sound at time of retest

Fail 28 Aug 2007 111,397 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 99,984 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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S479 ABF is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White 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 S479 ABF, 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 S479 ABF registered?

S479 ABF is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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