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S798 SLK

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,160 mi
Last recorded91,160 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 SLK
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 91,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 83,835 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 83,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 81,320 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 81,316 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,812 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 73,223 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,716 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 60,357 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 53,231 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 53,231 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

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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S798 SLK is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S798 SLK, 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 S798 SLK registered?

S798 SLK is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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