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S870 CEH

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,865 mi
Last recorded146,865 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 CEH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 146,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

advise corrosion on both rear wheel arches

advise exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

advise white smoke out of exhaust

Fail 23 Jan 2013 146,865 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

advise corrosion on both rear wheel arches

advise white smoke out of exhaust

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2012 139,568 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe condition

offside front disc brake back plate corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2012 139,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe condition

offside front disc brake back plate corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 132,217 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise off side front back plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2011 132,217 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise off side front back plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2010 122,603 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 122,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 111,927 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 111,927 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 100,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s/f brake slightly binding

pas belt loose

sump corroded/ leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2007 90,936 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 90,764 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2006 79,945 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 79,847 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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S870 CEH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S870 CEH, 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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S870 CEH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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