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S549 DGX

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,520 mi
Last recorded121,520 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 DGX
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 121,520 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 112,569 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 112,563 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jul 2011 112,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2010 92,109 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 92,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2009 83,146 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 175/65/14T

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

REAR NO.PLATE DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 11 May 2009 83,146 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 175/65/14T

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

REAR NO.PLATE DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 12 May 2008 79,716 miles

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 12 May 2008 79,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Fail 10 May 2007 73,664 miles

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

SMALL CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

TOP RADIATOR HOSE LEAKING

NAIL & SPLITS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 175/65/14H (REMOULDED)

Pass 10 May 2007 73,664 miles

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING

SMALL CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

TOP RADIATOR HOSE LEAKING

NAIL & SPLITS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 175/65/14H (REMOULDED)

Pass 11 May 2006 67,970 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 67,970 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

hand brake has a lot of travel

rear no plate broken and peeling

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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S549 DGX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S549 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 S549 DGX registered?

S549 DGX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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