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S685 SJN

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,929 mi
Last recorded52,929 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 SJN
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,929 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 51,951 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,398 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 48,677 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,032 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,020 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,685 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,895 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,352 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 40,044 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,044 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,478 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,311 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2005 29,794 miles

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

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

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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S685 SJN is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S685 SJN, 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 S685 SJN registered?

S685 SJN is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S685 SJN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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