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S796 BAA

1998 Hyundai Lantra Gsi

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,688 mi
Last recorded97,688 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra Gsi89,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 BAA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra Gsi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 97,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 97,688 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 87,665 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 87,665 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside headlight poor image

Pass 12 Oct 2006 77,768 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 77,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2005 69,155 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 69,155 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra Gsi?

Based on 611 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
position lamp(s) not working 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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S796 BAA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra Gsi in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Lantra Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 89,211 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 Gsi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S796 BAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Lantra Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S796 BAA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra Gsi, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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