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S638 LGN

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,017 mi
Last recorded145,017 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 LGN
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2010 145,017 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 145,017 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 131,274 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

horn only just passed

Fail 17 Nov 2009 131,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

horn only just passed

Pass 14 Nov 2008 113,343 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 92,313 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 72,188 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 59,595 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 59,595 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S638 LGN is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S638 LGN, 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 S638 LGN registered?

S638 LGN is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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