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S79 BAV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,804 mi
Last recorded89,804 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 BAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,804 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,850 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 85,850 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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,857 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,853 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,456 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,669 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,863 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 74,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 70,875 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,022 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 62,738 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 62,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 57,057 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 57,057 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,359 miles

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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S79 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S79 BAV, 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 S79 BAV registered?

S79 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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