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S857 NGF

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,531 mi
Last recorded117,531 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 NGF
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 117,531 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 117,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 105,258 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,631 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 90,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,705 miles

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

excesive play in near side rear drop link

near side front wheel buckled

near side rear light cluster cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,790 miles

exhaust manifold cracked and blowing

front number plate cracked

front pads low

Pass 13 Dec 2008 43,915 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,103 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,935 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 17,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 17,646 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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S857 NGF is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S857 NGF, 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 S857 NGF registered?

S857 NGF is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S857 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S857 NGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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