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S654 XET

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

156,111 mi
Last recorded156,111 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 XET
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 156,111 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs backing plates corroded,

n/s/r and o/s/r inner cills rusty,high level brake light not working,

Fail 9 Nov 2011 156,107 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r inner cills rusty,high level brake light not working,

Pass 6 Nov 2010 150,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs rusty back plates corroded

note brake fluid around brake master cylinder

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2010 150,084 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

note brake fluid around brake master cylinder

Fail 25 Oct 2010 149,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2009 144,635 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 144,635 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 134,999 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 134,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 129,449 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s door trim inse cure

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 30 Oct 2007 129,449 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s door trim inse cure

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2006 124,172 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 124,172 miles

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

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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S654 XET is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S654 XET, 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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S654 XET is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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