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S961 RRJ

1998 Hyundai Lantra Si

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,816 mi
Last recorded122,816 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si87,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 RRJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra Si
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2008 122,816 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 122,765 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 113,595 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 113,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 103,240 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 103,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra Si?

Based on 942 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
8,523
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119
Brake pipe excessively corroded 78
Registration plate lamp not working 59
position lamp(s) not working 48
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 37
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S961 RRJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 87,734 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 Si fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S961 RRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S961 RRJ registered?

S961 RRJ is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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