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S972 AAV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,100 mi
Last recorded141,100 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 AAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2014 141,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine noise

surface corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 15 Jan 2014 141,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine noise

surface corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 3 Jan 2013 134,556 miles

headlight beam patern just meets requirements

slight cracking ageing n/s/f tyre wall also poor recommend replacement soon

bad cracking ageing o/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2013 134,554 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

slight cracking ageing n/s/f tyre wall also poor recommend replacement soon

bad cracking ageing o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2011 129,893 miles

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

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 129,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 123,212 miles

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 115,936 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 115,936 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 103,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 103,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 92,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,484 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 73,252 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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S972 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 64.3%.

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 S972 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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S972 AAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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