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S525 DGX

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,933 mi
Last recorded73,933 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 DGX
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,933 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,913 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 66,913 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,113 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 62,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,850 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 55,850 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,630 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 50,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,078 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,501 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 37,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,151 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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S525 DGX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S525 DGX, 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 S525 DGX registered?

S525 DGX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S525 DGX safe to buy?

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