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S987 AAV

1998 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,785 mi
Last recorded55,785 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra80,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 AAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,785 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 55,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,432 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 54,412 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,132 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,070 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,814 miles

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

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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S987 AAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 S987 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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What year was S987 AAV registered?

S987 AAV is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S987 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S987 AAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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