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S809 THJ

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,573 mi
Last recorded52,573 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 52,573 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 29 May 2015 52,573 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 28 May 2014 49,741 miles

front number plate cracked & slightly de-laminated

high level brake light inoperative

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 May 2014 49,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked & slightly de-laminated

high level brake light inoperative

osf seatbelt slow to retract

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 May 2013 45,786 miles

2 litres engine oil added to enable emissions test to be carried out

brake fluid level low

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre badly worn on edge

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

suspension components corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 43,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

frt number plate cracked

frt tyres un-evenly wworn

Pass 31 May 2012 43,279 miles

exhaust corroded

frt number plate cracked

frt tyres un-evenly wworn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,989 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edges

wheel trims damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2010 38,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn edges

wheel trims damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,120 miles

exhaust system corroded. various steering and suspension components corroded.

washers partially blocked. child seat fitted to n/s/r seat. n/s/f indicater filled with water. damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall. various dents and scratches to body panels. n/s/r tyre perished and cracked.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 36,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system corroded. various steering and suspension components corroded.

washers partially blocked. child seat fitted to n/s/r seat. n/s/f indicater filled with water. damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall. various dents and scratches to body panels. n/s/r tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 33,735 miles

Battery insecure

Mist in N/S/F indicator lense.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,459 miles

front brake pads look low †nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2007 28,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads look low †nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,469 miles

n/s/r brakee noise - sounds dangerous requires investigation

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 THJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S809 THJ, 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 THJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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