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S870 RLD

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,515 mi
Last recorded23,515 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 RLD
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 23,515 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,827 miles

Battery insecure.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 22,827 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,021 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 20,896 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 20,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 18,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,254 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 15,254 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 14,314 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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S870 RLD is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S870 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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What year was S870 RLD registered?

S870 RLD is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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