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S490 NSR

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,699 mi
Last recorded134,699 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 NSR
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2014 134,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

filler repair to rear offside outer sill appears poor

front reg; plate deteriorating

hi level stoplamp not working

nearside rear sidelamp not fully working

Pass 5 Dec 2013 128,019 miles

both headlamps deteriorating and light output becoming reducded

hi-level stoplamp not working

nearside rear sidelamp not fully working 50% only

some wiper damage on screen

Fail 3 Dec 2013 127,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

both headlamps deteriorating and light output becoming reducded

hi-level stoplamp not working

nearside rear sidelamp not fully working 50% only

some wiper damage on screen

Pass 7 Dec 2012 121,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both headlamps deteriorating some reduced light output

nearside front sidelamp dimming

nearside rear sidelamp not fully working

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 9 Dec 2011 114,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 114,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF and OSF outer CV boots cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2010 107,489 miles

Battery insecure

Both front headlamps are faded

Front number plate cracked

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 107,489 miles

Battery insecure

Both front headlamps are faded

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 102,012 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads appear to becoming low

hi-level stoplamp not working

Fail 4 Dec 2009 102,012 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads appear to becoming low

hi-level stoplamp not working

Pass 12 Dec 2008 96,229 miles

Battery insecure

Minor damage to offside rear outer sill

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 96,229 miles

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

Battery insecure

Minor damage to offside rear outer sill

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 91,263 miles

scratches in windscreen

travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Dec 2007 91,058 miles

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

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

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

scratches in windscreen

travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,952 miles

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

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 NSR is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S490 NSR, 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 S490 NSR registered?

S490 NSR is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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