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S985 TYA

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,878 mi
Last recorded63,878 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 TYA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,878 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

both undersills showing signs of corrosion

footbrake performance close to limit (52%)

offside outer sill slightly damaged

offside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play

rear axel slightly corroded

rear tow-bar ball removed at time of re-test

Fail 18 Mar 2010 130,627 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

both undersills showing signs of corrosion

offside outer sill slightly damaged

offside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play

rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 125,307 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front brake has a slight bind

offside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play

offside rear seatbelt slightly frayed

vehicle has a slight missfire

Pass 17 May 2008 119,807 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

handbrake travel requires attention soon

slight play in offside rear anti roll wrap around bush

unable to check offside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2007 107,094 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 106,983 miles

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

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

both cv gaitors slightly perished

slight play in offside steering rack

offside rear tyre has a nail through it

Pass 22 Mar 2006 96,363 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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S985 TYA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S985 TYA, 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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S985 TYA is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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