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S255 JSH

1998 Hyundai Lantra Si

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,579 mi
Last recorded81,579 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si87,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 JSH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra Si
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2008 81,579 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 73,059 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 73,059 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 66,828 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra Si?

Based on 942 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
8,523
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119
Brake pipe excessively corroded 78
Registration plate lamp not working 59
position lamp(s) not working 48
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 37
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S255 JSH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 87,734 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 Si fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S255 JSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra Si typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Lantra Si is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S255 JSH registered?

S255 JSH is a 1998 Hyundai Lantra Si, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S255 JSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S255 JSH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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