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S889 JTS

1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,975 mi
Last recorded64,975 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi89,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 JTS
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra 1.6 Lsi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,975 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,923 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 63,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 62,558 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,205 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 58,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 54,689 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 54,689 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 51,580 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 51,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi?

Based on 1,140 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
7,145
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
position lamp(s) not working 80
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
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S889 JTS is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 89,668 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 1.6 Lsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S889 JTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S889 JTS registered?

S889 JTS is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Lsi, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S889 JTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S889 JTS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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