CarVerify

Free Car Check

S733 UKM

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,616 mi
Last recorded119,616 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 UKM
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 119,616 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 119,440 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake travel high

Pass 1 Feb 2024 119,245 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

parking brake travel high

Pass 31 Jan 2023 118,708 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,773 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake travel high

Fail 3 Feb 2022 117,696 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake travel high

Pass 9 Feb 2021 117,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake travel high

Pass 4 Feb 2020 116,744 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake travel high

Pass 5 Feb 2019 115,488 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 114,069 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 114,069 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 112,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 112,720 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,362 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,798 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 108,284 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,201 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 106,112 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 104,654 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 102,715 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 100,757 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 6 Feb 2008 98,713 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front outer c.v joint gaiters starting to crack

advise handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jan 2007 92,552 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 86,808 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
Full Hyundai Lantra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S733 UKM is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S733 UKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S733 UKM?

You can check the full history of S733 UKM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S733 UKM registered?

S733 UKM is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S733 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S733 UKM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S733 UKM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S733 UKM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.