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S87 WEX

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,223 mi
Last recorded119,223 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 WEX
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 119,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 119,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 110,935 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 110,935 miles

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

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 100,492 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Apr 2010 100,492 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Apr 2009 89,658 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 89,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 4 Jan 2008 84,920 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 81,847 miles

Baffles loose in exhaust

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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S87 WEX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S87 WEX, 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 S87 WEX registered?

S87 WEX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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