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S487 UTU

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,100 mi
Last recorded48,100 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 UTU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre has slight deterioration

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,655 miles

o/s wiper deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,109 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,989 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge also showing deteriation

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,478 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,864 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,126 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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S487 UTU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S487 UTU, 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 S487 UTU registered?

S487 UTU is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S487 UTU safe to buy?

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