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S809 SLK

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,411 mi
Last recorded35,411 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 SLK
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 35,411 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fogged. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 34,610 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 31,936 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 26,384 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 22,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 17,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 12,675 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 12,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 9,190 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear brakes needs adjustment

front washer jets needs adjusting

Pass 8 Sep 2017 9,065 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 8,983 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 8,872 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 8,872 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 8,636 miles

NSR tyre cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2013 8,127 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking outter edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 7,979 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking outter edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 7,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 7,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 7,563 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 7,488 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,325 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,956 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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S809 SLK is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S809 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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S809 SLK is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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