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S490 BHO

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,099 mi
Last recorded86,099 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 BHO
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 86,099 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear joint badly corroded.

front brake discs worn.

front suspension strut top mounts perished.

headlamp lenses deteriorated.

rear brake back plates corroded.(drums)

rear sub-frame corroded.

rear suspension arms corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 82,861 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust rear joint corroded.

front brake discs inner surfaces worn.

rear sub frame corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,861 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear joint corroded.

front brake discs inner surfaces worn.

rear sub frame corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust rear joint corroded.

front brake discs inner surfaces worn.

headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust rear joint corroded and in poor condition.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 75,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust rear joint corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,685 miles

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

exhaust rear joint corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,195 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,768 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 53,864 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,609 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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S490 BHO is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S490 BHO, 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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S490 BHO is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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