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S961 SKK

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,240 mi
Last recorded114,240 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 SKK
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2015 114,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r jacking points corroded and weak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 112,552 miles

bboth outer sills corroded

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r chassis

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes, strongly advise replacement

o/s/r anti roll bar dbush

o/s/r tyre close to legal 175 65 r14

poor image on os headlamp

power steering slight leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bboth outer sills corroded

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r chassis

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes, strongly advise replacement

o/s/r anti roll bar dbush

o/s/r tyre close to legal 175 65 r14

poor image on os headlamp

power steering slight leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 110,485 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti roll bar corroded

both n/s and o/s rear brake pipes very corroded

exhaust leak middle section to mcat bolt broken on flange

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r floor jacking point corroded badly

o/s/r tyre worn on edge close

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 110,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

anti roll bar corroded

both n/s and o/s rear brake pipes very corroded

exhaust leak middle section to mcat bolt broken on flange

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r floor jacking point corroded badly

o/s/r tyre worn on edge close

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 108,254 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2012 108,254 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,657 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 103,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

centre brake light not working

chip in windscreen outside swept area

nearside rear caliper handbrake lever not returning to its stop

Fail 26 Jul 2010 103,788 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

centre brake light not working

chip in windscreen outside swept area

nearside rear caliper handbrake lever not returning to its stop

offside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2009 102,084 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 100,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 97,840 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 97,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 93,807 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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S961 SKK is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S961 SKK, 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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S961 SKK is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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