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S79 XYA

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,641 mi
Last recorded97,641 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 XYA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 97,641 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 97,636 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 94,531 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 91,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 91,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 86,999 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear of trailing arm link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear of trailing arm link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and components corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 86,994 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear of trailing arm link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear of trailing arm link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 83,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,677 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front suspension components corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2021 79,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front suspension components corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,929 miles

both headlights deteriorated

slight front brake judder

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link ball joint

suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2020 77,927 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlights deteriorated

slight front brake judder

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link ball joint

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,177 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,555 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished in tread

slight rear brake judder

Fail 25 Apr 2018 71,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished in tread

slight rear brake judder

Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,501 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 71,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2015 71,449 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2015 71,449 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,041 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 710,401 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,579 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,693 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 51,253 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,182 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 40,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,402 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,028 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
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S79 XYA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S79 XYA, 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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S79 XYA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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