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S96 CAE

1998 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,321 mi
Last recorded140,321 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 CAE
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 140,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 31 May 2016 140,316 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2015 130,852 miles

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

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

nearside front brake draging

Fail 15 May 2015 130,837 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front brake draging

Pass 20 May 2014 120,775 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking in side walls

Pass 21 May 2013 104,993 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 May 2013 104,883 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2012 92,898 miles

battery insecure

brake pedal anti slip rubber cover split

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 10 May 2012 92,821 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

battery insecure

brake pedal anti slip rubber cover split

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 12 May 2011 83,335 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 83,335 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight knock from steering rack when operated

Pass 5 May 2010 75,234 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 64,798 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 64,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,505 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 53,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,494 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 52,494 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r outer sill damage

o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

Pass 5 Dec 2005 45,424 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 45,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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S96 CAE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S96 CAE, 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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S96 CAE is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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