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S504 RCJ

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,845 mi
Last recorded102,845 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 RCJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 102,845 miles

front brake discs worn

front cv gators perishing

headlamp beam image poor both sides

near side front tyre bald inner edge and approaching minimum

near side front wiper not contacting the lower section of the windscreen

off side front steering rack gator damp

rear silencer joint corroded

slight play both front inner tie bars

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 13 Aug 2011 102,845 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

front cv gators perishing

headlamp beam image poor both sides

near side front tyre bald inner edge and approaching minimum

near side front wiper not contacting the lower section of the windscreen

off side front steering rack gator damp

rear silencer joint corroded

slight play both front inner tie bars

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Aug 2010 98,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 90,890 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,072 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 82,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2007 73,421 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 73,421 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,208 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 66,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S504 RCJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S504 RCJ, 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 S504 RCJ registered?

S504 RCJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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