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S97 RLH

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 RLH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,833 miles

corrosion started to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

offside and nearside rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion started to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

offside and nearside rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 20 Mar 2009 80,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,507 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 74,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,212 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side & near side front outer cv gaiters perished

Pass 24 Mar 2006 61,056 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 61,056 miles

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

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

n/s outer cv gaiter perished & cracked

play in rear inner anti roll bar rubbers

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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S97 RLH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S97 RLH, 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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What year was S97 RLH registered?

S97 RLH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S97 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S97 RLH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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