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S550 UMS

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,771 mi
Last recorded62,771 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 UMS
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,771 miles

advisory battery insecure

advisory slight blow from front exhaust flex pipe

Fail 22 Sep 2011 62,769 miles

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

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

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

advisory battery insecure

advisory front brake pads getting low on material

advisory slight blow from front exhaust flex pipe

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,020 miles

advisory corrosion on both rear sections of main brake pipes

advisory high level brake light innop

Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,232 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,063 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 49,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 42,084 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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S550 UMS is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S550 UMS, 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 S550 UMS registered?

S550 UMS is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S550 UMS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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