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S803 RLD

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,727 mi
Last recorded141,727 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 RLD
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 141,727 miles

Both front headlamp lens starting to fade.

Slight movement to o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 138,905 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 138,905 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

wear to front tyres outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2013 136,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 134,660 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 134,660 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 133,056 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 133,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front inner wishboone bushes perishing

both rear metal brake pipes rusty

front brake calibers rattle

knock to steering

o/s/f inner wheel rim damage

rear join to exhaust system poor

Pass 9 Aug 2010 130,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 129,002 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 129,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2008 123,969 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 123,969 miles

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

slight roughness to nearside rear wheel bearing

slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Aug 2007 118,855 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 118,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing close to 1.6 ml legal limit

Front brake pads look low would recomened front wheel removal to measure wear

Signs of brake vibration on roller brake tester which was confirmed on road test

Pass 19 Aug 2006 111,841 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 105,359 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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S803 RLD is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver 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 S803 RLD, 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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S803 RLD is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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