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S942 LRX

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,975 mi
Last recorded110,975 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 LRX
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 110,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

o/s/r tyre grabbing slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2012 110,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

o/s/r tyre grabbing slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2011 107,165 miles

2x nails in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil filter leak

play in front calipers

rear crank seal leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 107,159 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

2x nails in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil filter leak

play in front calipers

rear crank seal leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 93,084 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 93,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 86,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 86,306 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 79,048 miles

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Brake discs wearing,pads not checked †3.Exhaust corroding †4.Slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link †5.Rear anti roll bar mounting bushes wearing †6.Outer cv boots cracking

7.o/s/r tyre worn inner edge(poss close to cords)nail intread †8.n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge & cracking †9.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,048 miles

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Brake discs wearing,pads not checked †3.Exhaust corroding †4.Slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link †5.Rear anti roll bar mounting bushes wearing †6.Outer cv boots cracking

7.o/s/r tyre worn inner edge(poss close to cords)nail intread †8.n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge & cracking †9.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 72,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 63,683 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2005 63,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S942 LRX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S942 LRX, 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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S942 LRX is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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