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S887 JTS

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,098 mi
Last recorded116,098 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 JTS
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 116,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2010 115,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2009 106,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 98,920 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 98,920 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 93,429 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 93,429 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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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S887 JTS is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S887 JTS, 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 S887 JTS registered?

S887 JTS is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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