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S517 BAV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,199 mi
Last recorded83,199 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 BAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 83,199 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,771 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,235 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 65,616 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 60,684 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,012 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,174 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,050 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,067 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 39,129 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 39,099 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 May 2006 35,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S517 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S517 BAV, 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 S517 BAV registered?

S517 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S517 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S517 BAV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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