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S955 AAV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,331 mi
Last recorded86,331 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 AAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,331 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes shows corrosion.

nail at the off side rear tyre tread.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are perished.

off side front outer brake pad shows wear.

various tyres are perished/cracked and show splits at the tread.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 86,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes shows corrosion.

nail at the off side rear tyre tread.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are perished.

off side front outer brake pad shows wear.

suspect various tyres are underinflated.

various tyres are perished/cracked and show splits at the tread.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front service brakes show imbalance(6%)

near side rear sill end flange corroded.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam image weak.

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are perished/cracked.

off and near side front service brakes show fluctuation.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

rear service brakes show imbalance(4%)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 82,196 miles

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

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front brakes show fluctuation.

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are perished.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 79,403 miles

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

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

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front headlamps beam image/aim weak.

rear service brakes show run-out.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 79,395 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front headlamps beam image/aim weak.

rear service brakes show run-out.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,022 miles

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

front service brakes show imbalance.

off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.

off and near side front tyres tread show low depth.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,274 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters show grease contamination.

exhaust shows corrosion.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 76,274 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer c.v gaiters show grease contamination.

exhaust shows corrosion.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

near side rear tyre tread shows low depth.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 66,760 miles

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

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

front and rear registration plates show slight backing lift.

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are just starting to perish and are leaking grease.

off and near side rear tyres show splits at the tread.

off side front wiper blade rubber split and smearing the front screen.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear registration plates show slight backing lift.

off and near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiters are just starting to perish and are leaking grease.

off and near side rear tyres show splits at the tread.

off side front wiper blade rubber split and smearing the front screen.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,940 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,935 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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S955 AAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S955 AAV, 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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S955 AAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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